2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.391Dysphagia following cerebral infarction

ICD-10-CM Codes›I00–I99›I60-I69›I69

ICD-10-CM I69.391
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

I69.391 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for dysphagia 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 dysphagia as a late effect of 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
I69.391
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Dysphagia following cerebral infarction
Short Description
Dysphagia following cerebral infarction
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
I69.39
Other sequelae of cerebral infarction

Code Classification

ChapterI00–I99Diseases of the circulatory system
SectionI60-I69Cerebrovascular diseases
CategoryI69Sequelae of cerebrovascular disease
This CodeI69.391Dysphagia following cerebral infarction

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

I69.391 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.

  • Dysphagia as a late effect of cerebrovascular accident

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Use Additional Code

  • code to identify the type of dysphagia, if known R13.11 R13.19

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.

    • Dysphagia
      • following
        • cerebral infarction
    • Sequelae(of)
      • infarction
        • cerebral
          • dysphagia
    • Sequelae(of)
      • stroke NOS
        • dysphagia

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

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 stroke?
  • What are the types of stroke?
  • Who is at risk for a stroke?
  • What are the symptoms of a stroke?
  • How are strokes diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for stroke?
  • Can strokes be prevented?

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Convert I69.391 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
438.82 Late ef CV dis dysphagia
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 I69.391Overview

Is I69.391 (Other sequelae of cerebral infarction) a billable code?

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

Is I69.391 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 dysphagia following cerebral infarction on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of I69.391?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, dysphagia following cerebral infarction converts to ICD-9-CM 438.82 (late ef CV dis dysphagia). 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.