2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.321Dysphasia following cerebral infarction

ICD-10-CM Codes›I00–I99›I60-I69›I69

ICD-10-CM I69.321
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

I69.321 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for dysphasia following cerebral infarction. 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 dysphasia due to and following cerebrovascular accident. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Sequela of cerebral infarction and other cerebrovascular disease.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
I69.321
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Dysphasia following cerebral infarction
Short Description
Dysphasia following cerebral infarction
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
I69.32
Speech and language deficits following cerebral infarction

Code Classification

ChapterI00–I99Diseases of the circulatory system
SectionI60-I69Cerebrovascular diseases
CategoryI69Sequelae of cerebrovascular disease
This CodeI69.321Dysphasia following cerebral infarction

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

I69.321 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.

  • Dysphasia due to and following cerebrovascular accident
  • Dysphasia due to and following embolic cerebrovascular accident
  • Dysphasia due to and following ischemic cerebrovascular accident

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.

    • Dysphasia
      • following
        • cerebrovascular disease
          • cerebral infarction
    • Sequelae(of)
      • infarction
        • cerebral
          • dysphasia
    • Sequelae(of)
      • stroke NOS
        • dysphasia

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

CCSR CIR025
Sequela of cerebral infarction and other cerebrovascular disease
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Speech and Communication Disorders

Many disorders can affect our ability to speak and communicate. They range from saying sounds incorrectly to being completely unable to speak or understand speech. Causes include:

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Convert I69.321 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
438.12 Late eff CV dis-dysphsia
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 I69.321Overview

Is I69.321 (Speech and language deficits following cerebral infarction) a billable code?

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

Is I69.321 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 dysphasia following cerebral infarction on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of I69.321?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, dysphasia following cerebral infarction converts to ICD-9-CM 438.12 (late eff CV dis-dysphsia). 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.