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2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69

Sequelae of cerebrovascular disease

ICD-10-CM Code:
I69
ICD-10 Code for:
Sequelae of cerebrovascular disease
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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I69 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity from the list below for a diagnosis of sequelae of cerebrovascular disease. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2026 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

I69 is a sequela code, includes a 7th character and should be used for complications that arise as a direct result of a condition like e of cerebrovascular disease. According to ICD-10-CM Guidelines a "sequela" code should be used for chronic or residual conditions that are complications of an initial acute disease, illness or injury. The most common sequela is pain. Usually, two diagnosis codes are needed when reporting sequela. The first code describes the nature of the sequela while the second code describes the sequela or late effect.

Specific Coding Applicable to Sequelae of cerebrovascular disease

Non-specific codes like I69 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following billable codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for sequelae of cerebrovascular disease:

  • I69.0 for Sequelae of nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage

  • Use I69.00 for Unspecified sequelae of nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage

  • I69.01 for Cognitive deficits following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage

  • I69.02 for Speech and language deficits following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage

  • I69.03 for Monoplegia of upper limb following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage

  • I69.04 for Monoplegia of lower limb following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage

  • I69.05 for Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage

  • I69.06 for Other paralytic syndrome following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage

  • I69.09 for Other sequelae of nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage

  • I69.1 for Sequelae of nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage

  • Use I69.10 for Unspecified sequelae of nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage

  • I69.11 for Cognitive deficits following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage

  • I69.12 for Speech and language deficits following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage

  • I69.13 for Monoplegia of upper limb following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage

  • I69.14 for Monoplegia of lower limb following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage

  • I69.15 for Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage

  • I69.16 for Other paralytic syndrome following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage

  • I69.19 for Other sequelae of nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage

  • I69.2 for Sequelae of other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage

  • Use I69.20 for Unspecified sequelae of other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage

  • I69.21 for Cognitive deficits following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage

  • I69.22 for Speech and language deficits following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage

  • I69.23 for Monoplegia of upper limb following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage

  • I69.24 for Monoplegia of lower limb following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage

  • I69.25 for Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage

  • I69.26 for Other paralytic syndrome following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage

  • I69.29 for Other sequelae of other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage

  • I69.3 for Sequelae of cerebral infarction

  • Use I69.30 for Unspecified sequelae of cerebral infarction

  • I69.31 for Cognitive deficits following cerebral infarction

  • I69.32 for Speech and language deficits following cerebral infarction

  • I69.33 for Monoplegia of upper limb following cerebral infarction

  • I69.34 for Monoplegia of lower limb following cerebral infarction

  • I69.35 for Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction

  • I69.36 for Other paralytic syndrome following cerebral infarction

  • I69.39 for Other sequelae of cerebral infarction

  • I69.8 for Sequelae of other cerebrovascular diseases

  • Use I69.80 for Unspecified sequelae of other cerebrovascular disease

  • I69.81 for Cognitive deficits following other cerebrovascular disease

  • I69.82 for Speech and language deficits following other cerebrovascular disease

  • I69.83 for Monoplegia of upper limb following other cerebrovascular disease

  • I69.84 for Monoplegia of lower limb following other cerebrovascular disease

  • I69.85 for Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following other cerebrovascular disease

  • I69.86 for Other paralytic syndrome following other cerebrovascular disease

  • I69.89 for Other sequelae of other cerebrovascular disease

  • I69.9 for Sequelae of unspecified cerebrovascular diseases

  • Use I69.90 for Unspecified sequelae of unspecified cerebrovascular disease

  • I69.91 for Cognitive deficits following unspecified cerebrovascular disease

  • I69.92 for Speech and language deficits following unspecified cerebrovascular disease

  • I69.93 for Monoplegia of upper limb following unspecified cerebrovascular disease

  • I69.94 for Monoplegia of lower limb following unspecified cerebrovascular disease

  • I69.95 for Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following unspecified cerebrovascular disease

  • I69.96 for Other paralytic syndrome following unspecified cerebrovascular disease

  • I69.99 for Other sequelae of unspecified cerebrovascular disease

Code Classification

  • Diseases of the circulatory system
    I00–I99
    • Cerebrovascular diseases
      I60-I69
      • Sequelae of cerebrovascular disease
        I69

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Type 1 Excludes

Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
  • personal history of cerebral infarction without residual deficit Z86.73
  • personal history of prolonged reversible ischemic neurologic deficit PRIND Z86.73
  • personal history of reversible ischemic neurologcial deficit RIND Z86.73
  • sequelae of traumatic intracranial injury S06

  • Category I69 is to be used to indicate conditions in I60 I67

Patient Education


Brain Diseases

Your brain is the control center of your body. It controls your thoughts, memory, speech, and movement. It regulates the function of many organs. It's part of your nervous system, which also includes your spinal cord and peripheral nerves. The nervous system sends signals between your brain and the rest of the body. Your nerves take in information from your senses and send it to the brain to be processed. Your brain and nerves also communicate to help you move and to control your body's functions.

When the brain is healthy, it works quickly and automatically. But when you have a brain disease, it may affect how well you can function and do your daily activities. Some common brain diseases include:

  • Brain tumors, which can press on nerves and affect brain function.
  • Degenerative nerve diseases, which can affect many of your body's activities, such as balance, movement, talking, breathing, and heart function. Types include Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
  • Encephalitis (inflammation in the brain), which can lead to problems such as vision loss, weakness, and paralysis.
  • Genetic brain disorders, which are caused by changes in genes (also called variants or mutations). These disorders can affect the development and function of the brain.
  • Strokes, which can cause a loss of brain cells and can affect your ability to think clearly.
  • Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), which can affect brain function. They may range from mild to severe. The effects of a TBI may be temporary or permanent.

The symptoms of brain diseases vary widely, depending on the specific problem. In some cases, damage is permanent. In other cases, treatments such as surgery, medicines, or therapies such as physical, occupational, and speech therapies, may cure the disease or improve the symptoms.


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Code History

  • FY 2026 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2025 through 9/30/2026
  • FY 2025 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2024 through 9/30/2025
  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.