I69.320 — Aphasia following cerebral infarction

I69.320

ICD-10 Chapter 9: Circulatory System — illustrative image — Chapter 9: Diseases of the circulatory system (I00–I99) — illustrative image

What this code means

Aphasia (difficulty speaking or understanding language) remaining after a stroke caused by cerebral infarction.

Also called: aphasia following stroke, post stroke aphasia.

When this code is used

Used for aphasia following cerebral infarction.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code I69.320 belongs to Chapter 9: Diseases of the circulatory system, which covers codes I00–I99 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.

Learn more about this condition

Condition guide: Stroke

Related anatomy

Brain

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code I69.320?

I69.320 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Aphasia following cerebral infarction”. Aphasia (difficulty speaking or understanding language) remaining after a stroke caused by cerebral infarction.

When is code I69.320 used?

Used for aphasia following cerebral infarction. It belongs to Chapter 9 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the circulatory system).

This guide explains ICD-10-CM codes in plain language for patients, students and other readers. It is educational information only — not coding, billing or medical advice. The code recorded for any real encounter is assigned from the full clinical documentation by the treating team and qualified coders, and only they can decide which code fits a specific case.