I69.321
BillableDysphasia following cerebral infarction
Last updated: FY2026 ICD-10-CM (Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026) | CMS-HCC V28 (100% phase-in, PY2026)
Is I69.321 an HCC code?
No. I69.321 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to any HCC category in V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC.
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
I69.321 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for dysphasia following cerebral infarction. Difficulty speaking or understanding language that results from a previous stroke. I69.321 sits in the ICD-10-CM chapter for diseases of the circulatory system (i00-i99), within the section covering cerebrovascular diseases (i60-i69).
I69.321 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to a payment HCC under the CMS-HCC V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC risk adjustment models. It can be reported on Medicare Advantage encounter data submissions but it does not contribute to a beneficiary's RAF score and therefore does not affect risk-adjusted payments to the plan.
Dysphasia indicates partial language impairment, unlike aphasia which is complete loss.
HCC Buddy maintains structured V28 and V24 mapping, RAF weights, and MEAT documentation criteria for I69.321 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.
Coding Tips
- •Dysphasia indicates partial language impairment, unlike aphasia which is complete loss
- •Specify whether the dysphasia affects speech production, comprehension, or both