2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I60.6Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from other intracranial arteries

ICD-10-CM CodesI00–I99I60-I69I60

ICD-10-CM I60.6
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

I60.6 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from other intracranial arteries. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Acute hemorrhagic cerebrovascular disease.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
I60.6
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from other intracranial arteries
Short Description
Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from oth intracran art
Parent Code
Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage

Code Classification

ChapterI00–I99Diseases of the circulatory system
SectionI60-I69Cerebrovascular diseases
CategoryI60Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
This CodeI60.6Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from other intracranial arteries

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Aneurysm of anterior cerebral artery
  • Aneurysm of posterior cerebral artery
  • Aneurysm of posterior inferior cerebellar artery
  • Ruptured aneurysm of anterior cerebral artery
  • Ruptured aneurysm of posterior cerebral artery
  • Ruptured aneurysm of posterior inferior cerebellar artery
  • Subarachnoid hemorrhage due to ruptured aneurysm
  • Subarachnoid hemorrhage from anterior cerebral artery aneurysm
  • Subarachnoid hemorrhage from posterior cerebral artery aneurysm
  • Subarachnoid hemorrhage from posterior inferior cerebellar artery aneurysm

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Aneurysm(anastomotic) (artery) (cirsoid) (diffuse) (false) (fusiform) (multiple) (saccular)
      • circle of Willis
        • congenital
          • ruptured
    • Aneurysm(anastomotic) (artery) (cirsoid) (diffuse) (false) (fusiform) (multiple) (saccular)
      • circle of Willis
        • ruptured
    • Hemorrhage, hemorrhagic(concealed)
      • intracranial (nontraumatic)
        • subarachnoid (nontraumatic) (from)
          • intracranial (cerebral) artery
            • specified artery NEC
    • Rupture, ruptured
      • circle of Willis

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?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert I60.6 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 I60.6Overview

Is I60.6 (Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage) a billable code?

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

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of I60.6?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from other intracranial arteries 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.