ICD-10 Code I69.328 – Other speech and language deficits following cerebral infarction (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.328 – Other speech and language deficits following cerebral infarction
What it is
This code identifies lingering speech or language problems that remain after a cerebral infarction, or ischemic stroke. Use it when the deficit is a documented late effect of the prior stroke.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly recorded findings include impaired speech production, word-finding difficulty, or other language deficits attributed to the old infarct.
When to use this code
Use I69.328 when the provider documents a speech or language deficit as a residual effect of a previous cerebral infarction. The stroke event is no longer acute, and the current visit addresses the ongoing deficit. If the record does not clearly link the deficit to infarction, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for acute stroke, transient symptoms, or speech problems from another cause. It is also not for unspecified neurologic deficits without a documented post-infarction relationship.
Coding tip
Link the residual speech or language deficit to the prior cerebral infarction in the provider’s note before assigning this code.