ICD-10 Code I69.193 – Ataxia following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.193 – Ataxia following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage
What it is
I69.193 identifies ataxia that remains after a nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage. Use it when the loss of coordination is documented as a late effect of the prior brain bleed.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include unsteady gait, poor balance, and impaired coordination. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation, and confirm the ataxia is linked to the prior intracerebral hemorrhage.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents ataxia as a sequela of a previous nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage. It applies to ongoing coordination problems after the acute bleed has resolved. Code the residual neurologic deficit, not the old hemorrhage itself, unless both are documented and still relevant.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for ataxia from trauma, stroke types other than intracerebral hemorrhage, or unexplained balance problems. Check documentation if the cause of the ataxia is not clearly linked to the hemorrhage.
Coding tip
Verify that the record states a residual effect and names the prior nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage as the cause.