ICD-10 Code I69.02 – Speech and language deficits following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.02 – Speech and language deficits following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
What it is
This code identifies speech or language problems that remain after a nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage. It is used for residual communication deficits caused by the prior hemorrhagic event.
Clinical signs
Clinical features may include aphasia, dysarthria, word-finding difficulty, or reduced comprehension. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record documents ongoing speech or language deficits as a late effect of a nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage. The hemorrhage should be remote or resolved, with the current visit focused on the residual communication impairment. You should confirm that the deficit is linked to the prior event.
Do not use for
Do not use it for acute subarachnoid hemorrhage or for speech problems without documented connection to that hemorrhage. Check documentation if the cause of the language deficit is unclear.
Coding tip
Code the residual deficit, not the acute bleed, and verify that the provider documents the nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage as the cause.