Aphasia following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage

This code signifies a language disorder characterized by impaired communication abilities, such as speaking, understanding, reading, or writing, that develops as a direct consequence of a nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage. This condition results from damage to language centers of the brain due to bleeding within the brain tissue not caused by external injury.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a patient has aphasia that is a sequela of a nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage. This is appropriate for chronic or residual aphasia after the acute phase of the hemorrhage has passed. Supporting documentation should specify the type of hemorrhage (e.g., spontaneous, hypertensive) and the resulting aphasia.

• Always ensure the documentation specifies "nontraumatic" to differentiate from traumatic brain injury sequelae.
• Sequence this code after the primary code for the underlying nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage (e.g., I61.-) if the hemorrhage is still being treated.
• Do not use this code for acute aphasia occurring immediately after the hemorrhage; this code is for residual or chronic effects.