2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.115Cognitive social or emotional deficit following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage
ICD-10-CM Codes›I00–I99›I60-I69›I69
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- POA Exempt
- Chronic Condition
I69.115 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for cognitive social or emotional deficit following nontraumatic intracerebral 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
Code Classification
Present on Admission (POA)Billing
I69.115 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.
- Deficit - See Also: Deficiency;
- intracerebral hemorrhage - I69.115
External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance
References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.
- Deficit
- cognitive
- emotional
- following
- nontraumatic
- intracerebral hemorrhage
- Deficit
- cognitive
- social
- following
- nontraumatic
- intracerebral hemorrhage
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
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 I69.115 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History & ChangesHistory
Replacement I69.115 replaces the following previously assigned code(s):
- I69.11 - Cognitive deficits following nontraumatic intcrbl hemorrhage
Questions About I69.115Overview
Is I69.115 a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report cognitive social or emotional deficit following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
Is I69.115 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 cognitive social or emotional deficit following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage on inpatient claims.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of I69.115?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, cognitive social or emotional deficit following nontraumatic intracerebral 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.
