I69.3 is the authoritative medical code for Sequelae of cerebral infarction. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for sequelae of cerebral infarction (ICD-10-CM I69.3), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Sequelae of cerebral infarction is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code I69.3. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Inclusion terms: Sequelae of stroke NOS. Excludes1 (not coded here): personal history of cerebral infarction without residual deficit Z86.73; personal history of prolonged reversible ischemic neurologic deficit PRIND Z86.73; personal history of reversible ischemic neurologcial deficit RIND Z86.73; sequelae of traumatic intracranial injury S06.-; traumatic intracranial hemorrhage S06.-. Use additional code: code to identify presence of:; alcohol abuse and dependence F10.-; exposure to environmental tobacco smoke Z77.22; history of tobacco dependence Z87.891; hypertension I10-I1A; occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke Z57.31; tobacco dependence F17.-; tobacco use Z72.0.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for I69.3 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Inclusion Terms
Alternative terms the tabular list files under this code.
Excludes1 — Not Coded Here
Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.
- personal history of cerebral infarction without residual deficit Z86.73
- personal history of prolonged reversible ischemic neurologic deficit PRIND Z86.73
- personal history of reversible ischemic neurologcial deficit RIND Z86.73
- sequelae of traumatic intracranial injury S06.-
- traumatic intracranial hemorrhage S06.-
Use Additional Code
Supplementary codes the tabular list directs you to add.
- code to identify presence of:
- alcohol abuse and dependence F10.-
- exposure to environmental tobacco smoke Z77.22
- history of tobacco dependence Z87.891
- hypertension I10-I1A
- occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke Z57.31
- tobacco dependence F17.-
- tobacco use Z72.0
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can I69.3 be billed directly?
No. I69.3 (Sequelae of cerebral infarction) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
What can't be coded together with I69.3?
Per Excludes1 instructions, I69.3 must not be reported with: personal history of cerebral infarction without residual deficit (Z86.73); personal history of prolonged reversible ischemic neurologic deficit (PRIND) (Z86.73); personal history of reversible ischemic neurologcial deficit (RIND) (Z86.73); sequelae of traumatic intracranial injury (S06.-).
Is an additional code needed with I69.3?
Use additional code(s) to specify: code to identify presence of:; alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-); exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22); history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891).
What conditions are included under I69.3?
Sequelae of cerebral infarction includes: Sequelae of stroke NOS.
Codes in This Family (40)
Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as I69.3, with their registry titles.
- I69 — Sequelae of cerebrovascular disease
- I69.0 — Sequelae of nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
- I69.00 — Unspecified sequelae of nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
- I69.01 — Cognitive deficits following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
- I69.010 — Attention and concentration deficit following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
- I69.011 — Memory deficit following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
- I69.012 — Visuospatial deficit and spatial neglect following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
- I69.013 — Psychomotor deficit following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
- I69.014 — Frontal lobe and executive function deficit following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
- I69.015 — Cognitive social or emotional deficit following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
- I69.018 — Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
- I69.019 — Unspecified symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
- I69.02 — Speech and language deficits following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
- I69.020 — Aphasia following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
- I69.021 — Dysphasia following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
- I69.022 — Dysarthria following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
- I69.023 — Fluency disorder following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
- I69.028 — Other speech and language deficits following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
- I69.03 — Monoplegia of upper limb following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
- I69.031 — Monoplegia of upper limb following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage affecting right dominant side
- I69.032 — Monoplegia of upper limb following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage affecting left dominant side
- I69.033 — Monoplegia of upper limb following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage affecting right non-dominant side
- I69.034 — Monoplegia of upper limb following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage affecting left non-dominant side
- I69.039 — Monoplegia of upper limb following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage affecting unspecified side
- I69.04 — Monoplegia of lower limb following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
- I69.041 — Monoplegia of lower limb following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage affecting right dominant side
- I69.042 — Monoplegia of lower limb following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage affecting left dominant side
- I69.043 — Monoplegia of lower limb following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage affecting right non-dominant side
- I69.044 — Monoplegia of lower limb following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage affecting left non-dominant side
- I69.049 — Monoplegia of lower limb following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage affecting unspecified side
- I69.05 — Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
- I69.051 — Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage affecting right dominant side
- I69.052 — Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage affecting left dominant side
- I69.053 — Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage affecting right non-dominant side
- I69.054 — Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage affecting left non-dominant side
- I69.059 — Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage affecting unspecified side
- I69.06 — Other paralytic syndrome following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
- I69.061 — Other paralytic syndrome following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage affecting right dominant side
- I69.062 — Other paralytic syndrome following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage affecting left dominant side
- I69.063 — Other paralytic syndrome following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage affecting right non-dominant side
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