ICD-10-CM I69.9: Sequelae of unspecified cerebrovascular diseases

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for I69.9

Sequelae of unspecified cerebrovascular diseases

Coding Notes & Guidelines for I69.9

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • sequelae of stroke (I69.3)
  • sequelae of traumatic intracranial injury (S06.-)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • hemiplegia/hemiparesis following unspecified cerebrovascular disease (I69.95-)
  • monoplegia of lower limb following unspecified cerebrovascular disease (I69.94-)
  • monoplegia of upper limb following unspecified cerebrovascular disease (I69.93-)
Use Additional Code
  • code to identify type of paralytic syndrome, such as:
  • locked-in state (G83.5)
  • quadriplegia (G82.5-)
Use Additional Code

code to identify the type of dysphagia, if known (R13.11-R13.19)

Use Additional Code

code to identify the sequelae

Inclusion Terms

Stuttering following unspecified cerebrovascular disease

Inclusion Terms

Facial droop following unspecified cerebrovascular disease

Inclusion Terms
  • Alteration in sensation following unspecified cerebrovascular disease
  • Disturbance of vision following unspecified cerebrovascular disease

Parent Code (Less Specific):

I69 - Sequelae of cerebrovascular disease

About ICD-10-CM Code I69.9 (Sequelae of unspecified cerebrovascular diseases)

ICD-10-CM code I69.9 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM I69.9 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about I69.9 - Sequelae of unspecified cerebrovascular diseases. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Sequelae of unspecified cerebrovascular diseases.