ICD-10 Code I69.293 – Ataxia following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.293 – Ataxia following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage
What it is
I69.293 identifies ataxia that remains after a nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage. It describes a coordination problem caused by prior brain bleeding, not the acute hemorrhage itself.
Clinical signs
Patients may have unsteady gait, poor balance, or difficulty with coordinated movements. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the specific neurologic deficit and its link to the prior hemorrhage.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record documents ataxia as a residual effect of a previous nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage. You should code it when the neurologic deficit is still present and clearly attributed to that event. Check documentation if the cause is not explicit.
Do not use for
Do not use it for acute intracranial hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, or ataxia from an unrelated neurologic disorder. If the chart does not link the ataxia to the prior hemorrhage, do not assign this code.
Coding tip
Confirm the residual condition and the causal relationship in the provider’s note before assigning I69.293.