Oth speech/lang deficits following ntrm intcrbl hemorrhage

This code signifies residual speech and language impairments, such as dysarthria, apraxia of speech, or specific language processing difficulties, that persist after a patient has experienced a nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage. These deficits are not classified as aphasia, dysphagia, or other more specific post-stroke sequelae. It indicates a chronic or long-term consequence of the hemorrhage affecting communication abilities.

Use this code when documentation clearly states a patient has ongoing speech or language deficits (excluding aphasia or dysphagia) as a direct result of a nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage. This applies to follow-up encounters, rehabilitation services, or when these deficits are being managed as a chronic condition. Supporting documentation should specify the type of speech/language deficit and its causal link to the prior hemorrhage.

• Always sequence this code after the primary code for the nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage (I60-I62) if the patient is still in the acute phase of treatment for the hemorrhage, or as a primary diagnosis for sequelae.
• Distinguish carefully from I69.121 (aphasia) and I69.122 (dysphagia); this code is for other specified speech/language deficits.
• Ensure the documentation specifies "nontraumatic" to differentiate from sequelae of traumatic brain injury.