ICD-10 Code I69.10 – Unspecified sequelae of nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.10 – Unspecified sequelae of nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage
What it is
This code identifies lingering effects from a prior nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage when the exact sequela is not specified. Use it for residual problems that remain after the acute bleed has resolved.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common residual findings after intracerebral hemorrhage may include weakness, speech difficulty, sensory loss, or cognitive changes, but the specific deficit must be documented.
When to use this code
Use this code when the encounter is for a late effect of a previous nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage and the provider does not name the residual condition. It applies after the acute event is no longer the reason for care. Code the current sequela, if documented, when more detail is available.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for the acute hemorrhage itself or for traumatic intracranial bleeding. Do not use it when the residual deficit is clearly documented and a more specific sequela code is available.
Coding tip
Link the current deficit to the old hemorrhage in the note, and check documentation if the provider describes a specific neurologic sequela.