2025 ICD-10-CM code I69.911
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Cerebrovascular diseases - Cognitive deficits following unspecified cerebrovascular disease Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99) Feed
Memory deficit following an unspecified cerebrovascular disease.
Modifiers are not applicable to ICD-10 codes.
Medical necessity would be established through documentation supporting the presence of a clinically significant memory deficit directly resulting from a prior cerebrovascular event. This would include the evidence mentioned in documentation requirements.
The clinical responsibility for this diagnosis lies with the physician or healthcare provider managing the patient's neurological condition.This might involve neurologists, physiatrists, or other specialists depending on the patient's specific needs.
- Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
- I69.91 (Cognitive deficits following unspecified cerebrovascular disease)
In simple words: This code is used when someone has problems with their memory because of a past problem with their blood vessels in the brain, but the exact type of problem isn't known.
This code signifies a memory deficit that is a consequence of an unspecified cerebrovascular disease.It represents the lasting cognitive impairment resulting from a prior cerebrovascular event, where the specific type of cerebrovascular disease is unknown or not specified.
Example 1: A 70-year-old patient presents with significant memory loss following a stroke of unspecified type.The patient struggles to recall recent events and has difficulty with short-term memory tasks.I69.911 would be used to code the memory deficit., A 65-year-old patient experiences a sudden onset of neurological symptoms, including memory impairment, later diagnosed as a cerebrovascular event of unknown etiology. I69.911 would accurately reflect the lasting memory problems., A patient with a history of hypertension and unspecified cerebrovascular disease presents with progressive memory decline affecting daily life.I69.911 would be assigned, and further coding may be needed for the hypertension and other related conditions.
Detailed medical history including the onset and progression of memory impairment, neurological examination findings, neuropsychological testing results, and imaging studies (such as CT scans or MRIs) are crucial for accurate coding.The documentation must clearly link the memory deficit to a prior cerebrovascular event, even if the specific type of event is unknown.
** If the specific type of cerebrovascular disease is known, code that specific condition (e.g., I61-I69) in addition to I69.911 to provide a more comprehensive picture.Always code to the highest degree of specificity possible based on available documentation.
- Revenue Code: Revenue codes will vary depending on the healthcare setting and payer.
- RVU: RVUs are not applicable to ICD-10 codes.Reimbursement is determined by the procedures and services rendered, which would be coded using CPT or HCPCS codes, along with other relevant factors.
- 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, Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine, and other specialties treating cerebrovascular disease.
- Place of Service:This code can be used in various settings, including inpatient hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing facility, and physician office.