I61.9 – Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Cerebrovascular diseases

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code I61.9

Code: I61.9 (claims format: I619)
Description: Nontraumatic intracerebral 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: I61

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

I61 – Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage

Excludes2 (not included here):

sequelae of intracerebral hemorrhage (I69.1-)

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:

code to identify presence of:
alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22)
history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
hypertension (I10-I1A)
occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31)
tobacco dependence (F17.-)
tobacco use (Z72.0)

Index terms for I61.9

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Hemorrhage, hemorrhagic, intracranial, intracerebral

Related codes in I61

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code I61.9?

I61.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified, in the block I60-I69 (Cerebrovascular diseases).

Is I61.9 a billable code?

Yes. I61.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does I61.9 belong to?

It belongs to category I61 – Nontraumatic intracerebral 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.