I61 ICD-10-CM Code: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
I61Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where I61 sits
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Chapter 9
Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
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Section
Cerebrovascular diseases (I60-I69)
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Category I61
Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage
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Code I61
Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage
Codes under I61
I61 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
I61.0Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, subcorticalI61.1Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, corticalI61.2Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, unspecifiedI61.3Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in brain stemI61.4Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in cerebellumI61.5Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, intraventricularI61.6Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, multiple localizedI61.8Other nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhageI61.9Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecifiedNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for I61.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for I61.
Use additional code
- code, if known, to indicate National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score (R29.7-)
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for I61.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- sequelae of intracerebral hemorrhage (I69.1-)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code I61 mean?
I61 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage.”
Is I61 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. I61 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is I61 located in ICD-10-CM?
I61 is listed in Chapter 9, Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99), within Cerebrovascular diseases (I60-I69) (I60–I69), under category I61, Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage.
What coding notes are listed for I61?
No inclusion terms are listed for I61 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code, if known, to indicate National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score (R29.7-). No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: sequelae of intracerebral hemorrhage (I69.1-).