Memory deficit following unspecified cerebrovascular disease

This code signifies a cognitive impairment characterized by difficulty with memory, occurring as a sequela of a cerebrovascular event where the specific type of cerebrovascular disease is not documented. It represents a persistent memory deficit directly attributable to a past stroke or other unspecified cerebral vascular insult.

Apply this code when a patient presents with documented memory impairment that is clearly linked to a prior cerebrovascular disease, but the medical record does not specify the exact nature of that disease (e.g., ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke). Documentation should explicitly state "memory deficit following CVA" or similar, without further specificity of the CVA type.

• Ensure documentation explicitly links the memory deficit to a prior cerebrovascular event.
• Avoid using this code if the type of cerebrovascular disease (e.g., ischemic, hemorrhagic) is specified; instead, use a more specific I69.x11 code.
• This code is for sequelae; do not use for acute memory loss during an active cerebrovascular event.