Unsp symptoms and signs w cogn fnctns fol cerebral infrc

This code signifies the presence of cognitive deficits, such as memory impairment, attention problems, or executive dysfunction, that are a direct sequela of a cerebral infarction (ischemic stroke). The specific nature of the cognitive impairment is not documented or is unknown. It indicates a chronic or residual effect of a past stroke on cognitive abilities.

Use this code when documentation clearly links unspecified cognitive symptoms or signs to a previous cerebral infarction. This applies to patients presenting with cognitive complaints where the specific type of cognitive dysfunction (e.g., aphasia, apraxia) has not been precisely diagnosed or documented, but the stroke etiology is established. Supporting documentation would include a history of cerebral infarction and current cognitive assessment findings.

• Always sequence this code after the appropriate code for the cerebral infarction (I69.3xx) if the stroke is still being treated or if the sequela is the primary reason for the encounter.
• Avoid using this code if more specific cognitive deficits (e.g., aphasia, apraxia, agnosia) are documented; instead, use the more precise I69.3xx codes.
• Ensure the documentation explicitly states the cognitive issues are "following" or "due to" the cerebral infarction, not just co-occurring.