ICD-10 Code I69.391 – Dysphagia following cerebral infarction (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.391 – Dysphagia following cerebral infarction
What it is
I69.391 identifies swallowing difficulty that remains after a cerebral infarction, such as a stroke. Use it when the dysphagia is documented as a late effect of that prior event.
Clinical signs
Clinical features may include coughing or choking with food or liquids, delayed swallowing, or aspiration risk. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record links dysphagia to a previous cerebral infarction and the swallowing problem is still present. It applies to residual deficits, not to an acute stroke presentation. If the note does not clearly connect the dysphagia to the infarction, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use it for dysphagia from other causes, such as structural throat disease or another neurologic disorder. Do not use it when the swallowing issue is only suspected or not documented as a post-stroke residual.
Coding tip
Look for wording such as “late effect,” “residual,” or “due to prior CVA” before assigning I69.391.