ICD-10 Code I69.30 – Unspecified sequelae of cerebral infarction (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.30 – Unspecified sequelae of cerebral infarction
What it is
This code identifies late effects left after a cerebral infarction, when the exact type of residual problem is not specified. Use it when the patient is being seen for a stroke-related aftereffect rather than the acute infarct itself.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Residual findings may include weakness, speech difficulty, gait problems, or other neurologic deficits that are documented as sequelae of a prior cerebral infarction.
When to use this code
Use I69.30 when the provider documents a current condition due to an old cerebral infarction and does not specify the residual deficit. It fits follow-up visits focused on chronic stroke aftereffects, not the initial stroke event. Make sure the record clearly links the present problem to the prior infarction.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for an acute ischemic stroke or for a history of stroke without current residual effects. If the residual deficit is specified, check documentation for a more precise sequela code.
Coding tip
Always code the sequela and the residual condition as documented, and verify that the provider links both to the prior cerebral infarction.