ICD-10 Code I69.015 – Cognitive social or emotional deficit following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.015 – Cognitive social or emotional deficit following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
What it is
This code identifies lingering cognitive, social, or emotional problems that occur after a nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage. Use it when the deficit is a late effect of the prior hemorrhagic stroke.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly recorded findings include impaired judgment, reduced social awareness, mood changes, or difficulty with emotional regulation after the hemorrhage.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents a persistent cognitive, social, or emotional deficit as a sequela of a nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage. The acute bleed has already occurred, and the current visit addresses the residual deficit. Code the sequela, not the acute event, unless both are documented and separately treated.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for the acute subarachnoid hemorrhage itself or for unrelated psychiatric or cognitive disorders. Check documentation if the deficit is not clearly linked to the prior hemorrhage.
Coding tip
Look for wording such as “due to,” “as a result of,” or “late effect” to confirm the deficit is sequela-related.