2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I61Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage

ICD-10-CM Codes›I00–I99›I60-I69›I61

ICD-10-CM I61
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

I61 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as I61.0, I61.1, I61.2, and I61.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
I61
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage
Short Description
Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
I60-I69
Cerebrovascular diseases

Code Classification

ChapterI00–I99Diseases of the circulatory system
SectionI60-I69Cerebrovascular diseases
CategoryI61Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage
This CodeI61Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage

Specific Coding for Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhageOverview

Non-specific codes like I61 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use I61.0 for Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, subcortical

  • Use I61.1 for Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, cortical

  • Use I61.2 for Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, unspecified

  • Use I61.3 for Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in brain stem

  • Use I61.4 for Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in cerebellum

  • Use I61.5 for Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, intraventricular

  • Use I61.6 for Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, multiple localized

  • Use I61.8 for Other nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage

  • Use I61.9 for Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to I61: its own notes plus those printed at block I60-I69 and Chapter 9. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

From Block I60-I69 Cerebrovascular diseases applies to 410 codes
  • traumatic intracranial hemorrhage (S06.-)

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

On I61 itself
  • sequelae of intracerebral hemorrhage (I69.1-)
From Chapter 9 (I00-I99) Diseases of the circulatory system applies to 1,433 codes
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
  • systemic connective tissue disorders (M30-M36)
  • transient cerebral ischemic attacks and related syndromes (G45.-)

Use Additional Code

Add a second code, after this one, to fully describe the condition.

On I61 itself
  • code, if known, to indicate National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score (R29.7-)
From Block I60-I69 Cerebrovascular diseases applies to 410 codes
  • 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)

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name I61, its category, or a range that includes it.

Code First 1

These codes say to code first a condition named in the note, and I61 is one of the conditions named.

  • R29.7 National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score
    the type of cerebral infarction (I60.-, I61.-, I62.-, I63.-)

Code Also 2

These codes say I61 may also be needed to fully describe the condition. The note gives no sequencing direction.

  • G96.81 Intracranial hypotension
    Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage (I61.-)
  • I16.1 Hypertensive emergency
    cerebral hemorrhage (I60.-. I61.-, I62.-)

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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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About I61Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage?

I61 is the ICD-10-CM category for nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is I61 (Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage need a more specific code from this category, such as I61.0, I61.1, and I61.2.

Can I61 be reported with a code from S06?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note at block I60-I69, which applies to I61, lists "traumatic intracranial hemorrhage (S06.-)". An Excludes1 note means the excluded code is never reported together with this one; the only exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other (Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).

Does I61 need an additional code?

When the condition applies, yes. The Use Additional Code note reads: code, if known, to indicate National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score (R29.7-). The additional code is reported after I61.