ICD-10 Code I69.22 – Speech and language deficits following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.22 – Speech and language deficits following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage
What it is
This code identifies speech or language problems that remain after a nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, such as difficulty speaking, understanding, or finding words. Use it for residual deficits, not the acute bleed itself.
Clinical signs
Common findings include aphasia, dysarthria, or other documented communication impairment after hemorrhagic stroke. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the exact deficit and whether it is persistent or improving.
When to use this code
Use I69.22 when the record states a speech or language deficit is a sequela of a prior nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage. This is appropriate during follow-up or rehabilitation when the acute hemorrhage is no longer the focus. Code the residual condition only if the provider links it to the prior bleed.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for the acute intracranial hemorrhage or for speech problems without documented causal linkage. Check documentation if the deficit is due to another neurologic disorder or if the cause is unspecified.
Coding tip
Link the communication deficit to the prior hemorrhage in the note before assigning I69.22.