I69.32 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- I69.320 Aphasia following cerebral infarction
- I69.321 Dysphasia following cerebral infarction
- I69.322 Dysarthria following cerebral infarction
- I69.323 Fluency disorder following cerebral infarction
- I69.328 Other speech and language deficits following cerebral infarction
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to I69.32 ICD10 Code:
- I00-I99 Diseases of the circulatory system
- I60-I69 Cerebrovascular diseases
- I69 Sequelae of cerebrovascular disease
- I69.0 Sequelae of nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
- I69.1 Sequelae of nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage
- I69.2 Sequelae of other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage
- I69.3 Sequelae of cerebral infarction
- I69.8 Sequelae of other cerebrovascular diseases
- I69.9 Sequelae of unspecified cerebrovascular diseases
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
I69.32 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about I69.32 ICD 10 code
Many disorders can affect our ability to speak and communicate. They range from saying sounds incorrectly to being completely unable to speak or understand speech. Causes include:
- Hearing disorders and deafness
- Voice problems, such as dysphonia or those caused by cleft lip or palate
- Speech problems like stuttering
- Developmental disabilities
- Learning disabilities
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Brain injury
- Stroke
Some speech and communication problems may be genetic. Often, no one knows the causes. By first grade, about 5% of children have noticeable speech disorders. Speech and language therapy can help.
NIH: National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
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