2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I67.0Dissection of cerebral arteries, nonruptured

ICD-10-CM CodesI00–I99I60-I69I67

ICD-10-CM I67.0
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

I67.0 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for dissection of cerebral arteries, nonruptured. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 299 through 301. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Arterial dissections.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
I67.0
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Dissection of cerebral arteries, nonruptured
Short Description
Dissection of cerebral arteries, nonruptured
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
Other cerebrovascular diseases

Code Classification

ChapterI00–I99Diseases of the circulatory system
SectionI60-I69Cerebrovascular diseases
CategoryI67Other cerebrovascular diseases
This CodeI67.0Dissection of cerebral arteries, nonruptured

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Aneurysm of anterior cerebral artery
  • Aneurysm of middle cerebral artery
  • Aneurysm of posterior cerebral artery
  • Cerebral aneurysm due to dissection of cerebral artery
  • Dissecting aneurysm of anterior cerebral artery
  • Dissecting aneurysm of middle cerebral artery
  • Dissecting aneurysm of posterior cerebral artery
  • Dissection of anterior cerebral artery
  • Dissection of cerebral artery
  • Dissection of intracranial artery
  • Dissection of middle cerebral artery
  • Dissection of multiple cerebral arteries
  • Dissection of posterior cerebral artery

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Type 1 Excludes

  • ruptured cerebral arteries I60.7

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.

    • Dissection
      • artery
        • cerebral (nonruptured)

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

CCSR CIR027
Arterial dissections
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Brain Diseases

Your brain is the control center of your body. It controls your thoughts, memory, speech, and movement. It regulates the function of many organs. It's part of your nervous system, which also includes your spinal cord and peripheral nerves. The nervous system sends signals between your brain and the rest of the body.

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Convert I67.0 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
443.29 Dissection artery NEC
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 I67.0Overview

Is I67.0 (Other cerebrovascular diseases) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report dissection of cerebral arteries, nonruptured on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does I67.0 group to?

When dissection of cerebral arteries, nonruptured is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 299, 300, 301, with relative weights from 0.7197 to 1.6327 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of I67.0?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, dissection of cerebral arteries, nonruptured converts to ICD-9-CM 443.29 (dissection artery NEC). 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.