ICD-10 Code I69.111 – Memory deficit following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.111 – Memory deficit following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage
What it is
This code identifies memory problems that remain after a nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, meaning bleeding occurred within the brain tissue without injury. Use it for a documented cognitive deficit linked to that prior stroke event.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly, records describe forgetfulness, reduced recall, or difficulty retaining new information after the hemorrhage, with the deficit attributed to the cerebrovascular event.
When to use this code
Use I69.111 when the provider documents memory deficit as a late effect of a prior nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage. The condition should be current and clearly linked to the old hemorrhagic stroke, not to a new acute bleed. If the chart only notes a history of hemorrhage without residual memory impairment, this code is not appropriate.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for acute intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified cognitive decline, or memory loss from another cause. Check documentation if the residual deficit is not clearly tied to the prior hemorrhage.
Coding tip
Code the residual memory deficit only when the provider documents it as a sequela of the nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage.