ICD-10 Code I69.922 – Dysarthria following unspecified cerebrovascular disease (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.922 – Dysarthria following unspecified cerebrovascular disease
What it is
This code identifies dysarthria, a motor speech disorder, that remains after an unspecified cerebrovascular disease. Use it when the stroke-related event is documented, but the exact cerebrovascular subtype is not specified.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include slurred, slow, or poorly articulated speech with preserved language content. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the neurologic deficit and its link to prior cerebrovascular disease.
When to use this code
Use I69.922 when the record clearly states dysarthria as a residual effect of a prior cerebrovascular disease and no more specific post-stroke code is available. It is appropriate for follow-up visits documenting ongoing speech impairment after the acute event has resolved. Confirm that the provider links the dysarthria to the cerebrovascular condition.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for dysarthria without a documented cerebrovascular cause. Check documentation if the speech problem is due to another neurologic disorder, acute stroke, or an unspecified speech disturbance.
Coding tip
Code the residual deficit and the underlying cerebrovascular history exactly as documented, and verify laterality or stroke subtype only if the record supports it.