2025 ICD-10-CM code I69.32
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Diseases of the circulatory system - Cerebrovascular diseases IX Diseases of the circulatory system Feed
Speech and language deficits following a cerebral infarction.
Modifiers may be applicable depending on the circumstances of the encounter and the services provided.
The presence of clinically significant speech and language deficits directly attributable to a confirmed cerebral infarction is essential for the appropriate application of code I69.32. Documentation must establish a clear causal link between the stroke and the communication impairments.
Neurologist, Speech-language pathologist
In simple words: This code describes problems with speaking or understanding language after a stroke.The stroke caused brain damage that affects the ability to communicate.
This ICD-10-CM code signifies speech and language impairments as a direct consequence of a cerebral infarction (stroke).It indicates neurological deficits affecting communication abilities, encompassing both expressive (speaking) and receptive (understanding) language skills, resulting from the damage caused by the stroke. The code specifically applies when these communication difficulties are a direct and identifiable result of the cerebral infarction.
Example 1: A 65-year-old patient presents with aphasia (difficulty speaking) and apraxia of speech (difficulty coordinating speech movements) following a left middle cerebral artery stroke.I69.32 is used to code the resulting speech and language deficits., A 72-year-old patient experiences a right-sided stroke, leading to receptive aphasia (difficulty understanding language).I69.32 is applied, reflecting the communication problems stemming from the cerebrovascular event., An 80-year-old patient suffers a lacunar infarct (small stroke) resulting in mild dysarthria (slurred speech). I69.32 is utilized to capture the resulting communication difficulties, despite the smaller scale of the stroke.
Detailed neurological examination documenting speech and language impairments.Imaging studies (CT or MRI) confirming cerebral infarction.Speech-language pathology evaluation outlining specific deficits in language comprehension and expression.
** This code should be used in conjunction with other codes to fully capture the patient's clinical picture, including codes specifying the location and type of the stroke and any other comorbidities.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Neurology, Speech-Language Pathology
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Skilled Nursing Facility, Rehabilitation Facility