ICD-10 Code I69.121 – Dysphasia following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.121 – Dysphasia following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage
What it is
I69.121 identifies dysphasia, or impaired language function, that remains after a nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage. Use it when the speech or language problem is a late effect of the prior brain bleed.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common findings include difficulty finding words, forming sentences, understanding speech, or naming objects after a documented intracerebral hemorrhage.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record clearly links dysphasia to a previous nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage and the acute bleed is no longer the reason for care. You should assign it for residual language deficits documented as a sequela. Check documentation if the provider does not specify the relationship.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for acute stroke symptoms without a documented residual deficit, or for dysphasia from trauma, ischemic stroke, or another neurologic cause. Check documentation when the etiology is unclear.
Coding tip
Sequencing depends on the encounter reason, so confirm that the hemorrhage is historical and the dysphasia is the ongoing sequela.