2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I60.52Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from left vertebral artery

ICD-10-CM Codes›I00–I99›I60-I69›I60

ICD-10-CM I60.52
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

I60.52 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from left vertebral artery. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). Coders also document this condition as left vertebral artery injury. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Acute hemorrhagic cerebrovascular disease.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
I60.52
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from left vertebral artery
Short Description
Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from l verteb art
Parent Code
I60.5
Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from vertebral artery

Code Classification

ChapterI00–I99Diseases of the circulatory system
SectionI60-I69Cerebrovascular diseases
CategoryI60Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
This CodeI60.52Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from left vertebral artery

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Left vertebral artery injury
  • Non-traumatic hemorrhage of subarachnoid space from left vertebral artery
  • Non-traumatic hemorrhage of subarachnoid space from vertebral artery
  • Spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage
  • Subarachnoid hemorrhage from vertebral artery
  • Vertebral artery rupture

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR CIR021
Acute hemorrhagic cerebrovascular disease
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Hemorrhagic Stroke

A stroke happens when there is a loss of blood flow to part of the brain. Your brain cells cannot get the oxygen and nutrients they need from blood, and they start to die within a few minutes. This can cause lasting brain damage, long-term disability, or even death.

The full article covers:

  • What is a hemorrhagic stroke?
  • What are the types of hemorrhagic stroke?
  • What causes hemorrhagic stroke?
  • What are the symptoms of a hemorrhagic stroke?
  • How is a hemorrhagic stroke diagnosed?
  • How is hemorrhagic stroke treated?
  • Can a hemorrhagic stroke be prevented?

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Convert I60.52 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
430 Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About I60.52Overview

Is I60.52 (Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from vertebral artery) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from left vertebral artery on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of I60.52?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from left vertebral artery converts to ICD-9-CM 430 (subarachnoid hemorrhage). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.