2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.020Aphasia following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage

ICD-10-CM Codes›I00–I99›I60-I69›I69

ICD-10-CM I69.020
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

I69.020 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for aphasia 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. Coders also document this condition as aphasia as sequela of non-traumatic intracerebral hemorrhage. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Sequela of hemorrhagic cerebrovascular disease.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
I69.020
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Aphasia following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
Short Description
Aphasia following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
I69.02
Speech and language deficits following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage

Code Classification

ChapterI00–I99Diseases of the circulatory system
SectionI60-I69Cerebrovascular diseases
CategoryI69Sequelae of cerebrovascular disease
This CodeI69.020Aphasia following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

I69.020 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.

  • Aphasia as sequela of non-traumatic intracerebral hemorrhage
  • Aphasia as sequela of non-traumatic 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.

    • Aphasia(amnestic) (global) (nominal) (semantic) (syntactic)
      • following
        • cerebrovascular disease
          • subarachnoid hemorrhage
    • Sequelae(of)
      • hemorrhage
        • subarachnoid
          • aphasia

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

Aphasia

Aphasia is a language disorder that makes it hard for you to read, write, and say what you mean to say. Sometimes it makes it hard to understand what other people are saying, too. Aphasia is not a disease. It's a symptom of damage to the parts of the brain that control language.

The full article covers:

  • What is aphasia?
  • What causes aphasia?
  • Who is more likely to develop aphasia?
  • How is aphasia diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for aphasia?
  • Can aphasia be prevented?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert I69.020 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
438.11 Late eff CV dis-aphasia
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 I69.020Overview

Is I69.020 a billable code?

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

Is I69.020 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 aphasia following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of I69.020?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, aphasia following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage converts to ICD-9-CM 438.11 (late eff CV dis-aphasia). 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.