ICD-10 Code I69.022 – Dysarthria following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.022 – Dysarthria following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
What it is
I69.022 identifies dysarthria that remains after a nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage. Use it when the speech problem is a late effect of the hemorrhage, not an acute event.
Clinical signs
Patients typically have slurred, slow, or poorly articulated speech from impaired motor control of the speech muscles. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the neurologic deficit and its link to the prior hemorrhage.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record states dysarthria is due to a previous nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage and the acute bleed is no longer the reason for care. You should document the residual speech deficit and the history of the hemorrhage. If the cause is unclear, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use it for acute subarachnoid hemorrhage, transient speech difficulty, or aphasia without dysarthria. Do not assume the code applies if the chart does not connect the speech problem to the prior hemorrhage.
Coding tip
Confirm that the provider links dysarthria to a past nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage before assigning I69.022.