I61 – Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Cerebrovascular diseases

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code I61
Code
I61 (claims format: I61)
Description
Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
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

Billable codes under I61

I61 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes for I61

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-)

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

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)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code I61?

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

Is I61 a billable code?

No. I61 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

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.