2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.014Frontal lobe and executive function deficit following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage

ICD-10-CM Codes›I00–I99›I60-I69›I69

ICD-10-CM I69.014
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

I69.014 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for frontal lobe and executive function deficit following 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. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Sequela of hemorrhagic cerebrovascular disease.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
I69.014
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Frontal lobe and executive function deficit following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
Short Description
Fntl lb and exec fcn def following ntrm subarach hemorrhage
Parent Code
I69.01
Cognitive deficits following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage

Code Classification

ChapterI00–I99Diseases of the circulatory system
SectionI60-I69Cerebrovascular diseases
CategoryI69Sequelae of cerebrovascular disease
This CodeI69.014Frontal lobe and executive function deficit following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

I69.014 is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.

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.

    • Deficit
      • executive function
        • following
          • nontraumatic
            • subarachnoid hemorrhage
    • Deficit
      • frontal lobe
        • following
          • nontraumatic
            • subarachnoid hemorrhage

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?

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Convert I69.014 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
438.0 Late ef CV dis-cognf def
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code History & ChangesHistory

Replacement I69.014 replaces the following previously assigned code(s):

  • I69.01 - Cognitive deficits following ntrm subarachnoid hemorrhage
FY 2018AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2017.
FY 2019–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About I69.014Overview

Is I69.014 a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report frontal lobe and executive function deficit following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Is I69.014 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 frontal lobe and executive function deficit following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of I69.014?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, frontal lobe and executive function deficit following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage converts to ICD-9-CM 438.0 (late ef CV dis-cognf def). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.