ICD-10 Code I69.021 – Dysphasia following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.021 – Dysphasia following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
What it is
This code identifies dysphasia that remains after a nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage. Use it when the speech or language problem is a late effect of the prior hemorrhage.
Clinical signs
Dysphasia may appear as difficulty speaking, understanding language, naming objects, or finding words. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use I69.021 when the record clearly links the dysphasia to a previous nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage. It is appropriate for residual communication deficits documented as sequelae, not for the acute bleed itself. Check documentation if the cause is not explicit.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for acute subarachnoid hemorrhage or for dysphasia from another cause. If the chart does not specify a nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage as the source, you should not assign I69.021.
Coding tip
Code the residual dysphasia only when the provider documents it as a sequela of the prior hemorrhage.