I63 ICD-10-CM Code: Cerebral infarction
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
I63Cerebral infarction
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where I63 sits
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Chapter 9
Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
- 2
Section
Cerebrovascular diseases (I60-I69)
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Category I63
Cerebral infarction
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Code I63
Cerebral infarction
Codes under I63
I63 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
I63.0Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of precerebral arteriesI63.1Cerebral infarction due to embolism of precerebral arteriesI63.2Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of precerebral arteriesI63.3Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of cerebral arteriesI63.4Cerebral infarction due to embolism of cerebral arteriesI63.5Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of cerebral arteriesI63.6Cerebral infarction due to cerebral venous thrombosis, nonpyogenicI63.8Other cerebral infarctionI63.9Cerebral infarction, unspecifiedNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for I63.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for I63.
Use additional code
- code, if applicable, to identify status post administration of tPA (rtPA) in a different facility within the last 24 hours prior to admission to current facility (Z92.82)
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- neonatal cerebral infarction (P91.82-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- chronic, without residual deficits (sequelae) (Z86.73)
- sequelae of cerebral infarction (I69.3-)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code I63 mean?
I63 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Cerebral infarction.”
Is I63 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. I63 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 I63 located in ICD-10-CM?
I63 is listed in Chapter 9, Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99), within Cerebrovascular diseases (I60-I69) (I60–I69), under category I63, Cerebral infarction.
What coding notes are listed for I63?
No inclusion terms are listed for I63 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code, if applicable, to identify status post administration of tPA (rtPA) in a different facility within the last 24 hours prior to admission to current facility (Z92.82). Excludes1 notes: neonatal cerebral infarction (P91.82-). Excludes2 notes: chronic, without residual deficits (sequelae) (Z86.73); sequelae of cerebral infarction (I69.3-).