2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.00Unspecified sequelae of nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage

ICD-10-CM Codes›I00–I99›I60-I69›I69

ICD-10-CM I69.00
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

I69.00 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for unspecified sequelae of nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The code is exempt from POA reporting. Coders also document this condition as sequela of non-traumatic intracranial subarachnoid hemorrhage. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Sequela of hemorrhagic cerebrovascular disease.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
I69.00
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Unspecified sequelae of nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
Short Description
Unspecified sequelae of nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
I69.0
Sequelae of nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage

Code Classification

ChapterI00–I99Diseases of the circulatory system
SectionI60-I69Cerebrovascular diseases
CategoryI69Sequelae of cerebrovascular disease
This CodeI69.00Unspecified sequelae of nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

I69.00 is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Sequela of non-traumatic intracranial subarachnoid hemorrhage
  • Sequelae of subarachnoid hemorrhage

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Sequelae(of)
      • hemorrhage
        • subarachnoid

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR CIR022
Sequela of hemorrhagic cerebrovascular disease
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Hemorrhagic Stroke

A stroke happens when there is a loss of blood flow to part of the brain. Your brain cells cannot get the oxygen and nutrients they need from blood, and they start to die within a few minutes. This can cause lasting brain damage, long-term disability, or even death.

The full article covers:

  • What is a hemorrhagic stroke?
  • What are the types of hemorrhagic stroke?
  • What causes hemorrhagic stroke?
  • What are the symptoms of a hemorrhagic stroke?
  • How is a hemorrhagic stroke diagnosed?
  • How is hemorrhagic stroke treated?
  • Can a hemorrhagic stroke be prevented?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert I69.00 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
438.9 Late effect CV dis NOS
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About I69.00Overview

Is I69.00 (Sequelae of nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report unspecified sequelae of nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Is I69.00 exempt from POA reporting?

Yes. CMS lists this code among those exempt from present on admission reporting, so hospitals do not assign a POA indicator for unspecified sequelae of nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of I69.00?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, unspecified sequelae of nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage converts to ICD-9-CM 438.9 (late effect CV dis NOS). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.