I60.9 – Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Cerebrovascular diseases
ICD-10-CM code
I60.9
- Code
I60.9(claims format:I609)- Description
- Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 9. Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
- Block
- I60-I69 Cerebrovascular diseases
- Parent codes
- I60
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
I60 – Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- syphilitic ruptured cerebral aneurysm (A52.05)
Excludes2 (not included here):
- sequelae of subarachnoid hemorrhage (I69.0-)
Use additional code:
- code, if known, to indicate National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score (R29.7-)
Block I60-I69
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- traumatic intracranial hemorrhage (S06.-)
Use additional code:
Index terms for I60.9
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in I60
- I60.0 – Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from carotid siphon and bifurcationHeader
- I60.1 – Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from middle cerebral arteryHeader
- I60.2 – Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from anterior communicating arteryBillable
- I60.3 – Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from posterior communicating arteryHeader
- I60.4 – Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from basilar arteryBillable
- I60.5 – Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from vertebral arteryHeader
- I60.6 – Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from other intracranial arteriesBillable
- I60.7 – Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from unspecified intracranial arteryBillable
- I60.8 – Other nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhageBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code I60.9?
I60.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified, in the block I60-I69 (Cerebrovascular diseases).
Is I60.9 a billable code?
Yes. I60.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does I60.9 belong to?
It belongs to category I60 – Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.