ICD-10 Code I69.023 – Fluency disorder following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.023 – Fluency disorder following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
What it is
This code identifies a speech fluency problem, such as stuttering or disrupted speech flow, that remains after a nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage. It is a late effect code for a neurologic communication deficit.
Clinical signs
You may see interrupted speech, prolonged sounds, repetitions, or difficulty starting words after the hemorrhagic event. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use I69.023 when the record documents fluency disorder as a residual effect of a nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage. The hemorrhage is no longer the active reason for care, and the speech problem is being evaluated or managed as a sequela. Code the documented residual condition, not the acute bleed.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for fluency problems unrelated to a prior subarachnoid hemorrhage, or when the hemorrhage is still acute. Check documentation.
Coding tip
Link the speech disorder explicitly to the prior nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage in the note before assigning this sequela code.