ICD-10 Code I69.119 – Unspecified symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.119 – Unspecified symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage
What it is
This code identifies cognitive symptoms that remain after a nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, when the documentation does not specify the exact cognitive deficit. It is used for late effects tied to a prior brain bleed.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly recorded findings may include memory problems, slowed thinking, confusion, or reduced attention after the hemorrhagic stroke.
When to use this code
Use I69.119 when the provider documents cognitive impairment or similar symptoms as a sequela of a previous nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, and the specific deficit is not named. The record should link the cognitive problem to the prior hemorrhage. If documentation is vague, check documentation before assigning the code.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for acute intracerebral hemorrhage, or for cognitive symptoms without a documented relationship to a past hemorrhage. It is also not appropriate when the exact post-stroke cognitive deficit is clearly specified elsewhere.
Coding tip
Verify that the chart states a sequela of nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage and that the cognitive symptom is unspecified before coding I69.119.