2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I62.9Nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, unspecified

ICD-10-CM CodesI00–I99I60-I69I62

ICD-10-CM I62.9
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

I62.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, unspecified. 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
I62.9
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, unspecified
Short Description
Nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, unspecified
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
Other and unspecified nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage

Code Classification

ChapterI00–I99Diseases of the circulatory system
SectionI60-I69Cerebrovascular diseases
CategoryI62Other and unspecified nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage
This CodeI62.9Nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, unspecified

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Cerebrovascular accident with intracranial hemorrhage
  • Hematoma of brain
  • Hemorrhage after administration of thrombolytic agent
  • Hemorrhage into meningeal space of neuraxis
  • Hemorrhage of intracranial meningeal space
  • Intracranial hematoma
  • Intracranial hemorrhage
  • Intracranial hemorrhage due to leptospirosis
  • Intracranial hemorrhage following administration of thrombolytic agent
  • Nontraumatic ruptured cerebral aneurysm
  • Seizures complicating intracranial hemorrhage
  • Situation-related seizures
  • Spontaneous intracranial hemorrhage
  • Urinary incontinence due to and following cerebrovascular accident
  • Urinary incontinence due to and following cerebrovascular accident with intracranial hemorrhage

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

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

    • Hemorrhage, hemorrhagic(concealed)
      • intracranial (nontraumatic)

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 I62.9 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
432.9 Intracranial hemorr NOS
Exact Match The mapping is direct, with no qualifiers.

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 I62.9Overview

Is I62.9 (Other and unspecified nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage) a billable code?

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

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of I62.9?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, unspecified converts to ICD-9-CM 432.9 (intracranial hemorr NOS). The mapping is a direct match.

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.