Dysarthria following unspecified cerebrovascular disease

This code signifies a speech disorder characterized by difficulty articulating words due to neurological damage, specifically occurring as a sequela of a cerebrovascular event. The underlying cerebrovascular disease is not specified in the medical record. Patients may present with slurred, slow, or strained speech.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates dysarthria as a residual effect of a stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA), or other cerebrovascular disease, but the specific type or cause of the cerebrovascular event is not documented. Supporting documentation should include a diagnosis of dysarthria and a clear link to a prior cerebrovascular incident.

• Do not use this code if the specific type of cerebrovascular disease is known; instead, use a more specific I69.x22 code.
• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "dysarthria" and its post-cerebrovascular origin.
• Sequence this code after the acute cerebrovascular event code (if still active) or as a primary diagnosis if the dysarthria is the primary reason for the encounter.