ICD-10 Code I69.211 – Memory deficit following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.211 – Memory deficit following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage
What it is
This code identifies memory problems that remain after a nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, such as a hemorrhagic stroke. Use it when the memory deficit is documented as a late effect of that event.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common findings include forgetfulness, poor recall, or difficulty retaining new information after the hemorrhage. The record should link the memory deficit to the prior nontraumatic intracranial bleed.
When to use this code
Use I69.211 when the provider documents memory impairment as a sequela of a previous nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage. This applies during follow-up care, rehabilitation, or ongoing neurologic assessment after the acute event has resolved. Code the residual deficit, not the original bleed, if the hemorrhage is no longer the reason for the encounter.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for memory loss without a documented relationship to a prior intracranial hemorrhage. Check documentation if the cause is trauma, dementia, delirium, or another neurologic condition.
Coding tip
Confirm the chart states both the residual memory deficit and the prior nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage to support sequencing and code selection.