ICD-10 Code I69.322 – Dysarthria following cerebral infarction (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.322 – Dysarthria following cerebral infarction
What it is
I69.322 identifies dysarthria that remains after a cerebral infarction, meaning a stroke has left impaired speech muscle control. Use it when the speech problem is a sequela of the infarct, not an active stroke.
Clinical signs
Look for slurred, slowed, or poorly articulated speech caused by weakness or incoordination of the speech muscles. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation, especially when the record links the dysarthria to a prior cerebral infarction.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents dysarthria as a residual effect of a past cerebral infarction. It is appropriate for follow-up visits, rehabilitation encounters, or ongoing neurologic care where the stroke is no longer acute. Code the sequela only when the causal link is stated or clearly implied.
Do not use for
Do not use I69.322 for dysarthria from another cause, such as trauma, degenerative disease, or an acute stroke without documented sequela status. Check documentation if the record does not clearly connect the speech deficit to cerebral infarction.
Coding tip
Assign the stroke sequela code only after confirming the infarction is the cause of the dysarthria.