I68.8 – Other cerebrovascular disorders in diseases classified elsewhere

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Cerebrovascular diseases

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code I68.8

Code: I68.8 (claims format: I688)
Description: Other cerebrovascular disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
Short description: Oth cerebrovascular disorders in diseases classd elswhr
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: I68

Notes for I68.8

Excludes1 (not coded here):

syphilitic cerebral aneurysm (A52.05)

Code first:

underlying disease

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)

Index terms for I68.8

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

Apoplexia, apoplexy, apoplectic, uremic

Related codes in I68

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code I68.8?

I68.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other cerebrovascular disorders in diseases classified elsewhere, in the block I60-I69 (Cerebrovascular diseases).

Is I68.8 a billable code?

Yes. I68.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does I68.8 belong to?

It belongs to category I68 – Cerebrovascular disorders in diseases classified elsewhere.

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.