ICD-10 Code I69.014 – Frontal lobe and executive function deficit following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.014 – Frontal lobe and executive function deficit following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
What it is
This code identifies a frontal lobe or executive function deficit that persists after a nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage. It reflects a late effect, not the acute bleed itself.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly documented deficits include impaired planning, organization, judgment, attention, or mental flexibility after the hemorrhage.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record links the cognitive or frontal lobe deficit to a prior nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage. The deficit should be documented as ongoing or residual. Do not use it for the acute event or for nonspecific confusion without that documented connection.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for acute subarachnoid hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, or unrelated dementia. Check documentation if the residual deficit is not clearly tied to the prior hemorrhage.
Coding tip
Always code the residual neurologic deficit only when the provider documents it as a sequela of nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage.