ICD-10 Code I69.11 – Cognitive deficits following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.11 – Cognitive deficits following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage
What it is
This code identifies cognitive problems that remain after a nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, such as difficulty with memory, attention, or thinking. Use it when the deficit is a late effect of the prior brain bleed.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly documented findings include impaired memory, slowed processing, reduced concentration, or executive dysfunction after the hemorrhagic stroke.
When to use this code
Use I69.11 when the record clearly links current cognitive deficits to a previous nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage. You may see this in follow-up visits, rehabilitation notes, or neurology documentation describing persistent post-stroke cognitive impairment. Code only when the sequela is documented, not merely the history of hemorrhage.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for acute intracerebral hemorrhage or for cognitive symptoms without a documented relationship to the prior hemorrhage. Check documentation if the cause of the deficit is uncertain.
Coding tip
Look for wording such as “due to,” “secondary to,” or “post-stroke” to confirm the sequela linkage before assigning I69.11.