ICD-10 Code I69.222 – Dysarthria following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.222 – Dysarthria following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage
What it is
This code identifies dysarthria that remains after a nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage other than subarachnoid hemorrhage. It reflects a speech motor problem caused by prior brain bleeding, not the acute hemorrhage itself.
Clinical signs
Patients may have slurred, slow, or poorly articulated speech with preserved language comprehension. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation, especially when the speech deficit is described as a residual effect of a past hemorrhagic stroke.
When to use this code
Use I69.222 when the record states dysarthria is a sequela of a previous nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage. You should assign it for ongoing speech impairment after the acute event has resolved, when the provider links the condition to the prior bleed.
Do not use it for a new hemorrhage, for unspecified speech disturbance, or when the cause of dysarthria is not documented. Check documentation if the note does not clearly identify the hemorrhage type or residual relationship.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for acute intracranial hemorrhage, aphasia, or dysarthria from another neurologic cause. It is also incorrect when the chart only says “speech problem” without a documented residual hemorrhage link.
Coding tip
Always code the residual deficit and the prior hemorrhage relationship exactly as documented; if the hemorrhage type is unclear, query the provider.