2025 ICD-10-CM code I69.01
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Cerebrovascular diseases - Sequelae of nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99) Feed
Cognitive deficits following a nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Not applicable to ICD-10 codes.
Medical necessity is established through documentation supporting the presence of significant cognitive deficits directly attributable to the nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage and impacting the patient's daily life activities.The severity and impact of the deficits must be clinically significant to warrant coding.
Neurologist, neuropsychologist, or other qualified healthcare professional capable of evaluating cognitive function.
In simple words: This code describes problems with thinking, remembering, or concentrating that happen after a type of brain bleed (subarachnoid hemorrhage) that wasn't caused by an injury.These problems are long-lasting effects of the bleed.
This code signifies cognitive impairments that persist after a nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH).These deficits can encompass various cognitive domains, including memory, attention, executive function, visuospatial skills, and psychomotor abilities. The impairments represent long-term consequences of the SAH and are not attributable to other causes.The diagnosis should be based on comprehensive neurological examination and assessment, possibly including neuropsychological testing.
Example 1: A patient presents with persistent memory problems and difficulty concentrating six months after a diagnosed nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage.Neuropsychological testing confirms cognitive deficits., A patient experiences ongoing executive dysfunction (problems with planning and decision-making) and visuospatial difficulties (problems with visual perception and spatial awareness) following a subarachnoid hemorrhage. The deficits are impacting their daily life., A patient suffers from a combination of cognitive impairments including slowed processing speed, impaired attention, and memory loss after a subarachnoid hemorrhage.These deficits were not present before the hemorrhage.
* Detailed history of the subarachnoid hemorrhage, including date of onset and treatment.* Results of neuropsychological testing to quantify cognitive impairments.* Neurological examination findings documenting cognitive deficits.* Medical records indicating the absence of other causes of cognitive impairment.
** This code should only be used when the cognitive deficits are directly linked to a previous nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage and are not attributable to other factors.A comprehensive neuropsychological assessment is usually needed for accurate diagnosis.
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- Global Days: Not applicable to ICD-10 codes.
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: Not applicable to ICD-10 codes.
- Fee Schedule: Not applicable to ICD-10 codes.
- Specialties:Neurology, Neurosurgery
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Office