I63.133 ICD-10-CM Code: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of bilateral carotid arteries
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
I63.133Cerebral infarction due to embolism of bilateral carotid arteries
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where I63.133 sits
- 1
Chapter 9
Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
- 2
Section
Cerebrovascular diseases (I60-I69)
- 3
Category I63
Cerebral infarction
- 4
Subcategory I63.13
Cerebral infarction due to embolism of carotid artery
- 5
Code I63.133
Cerebral infarction due to embolism of bilateral carotid arteries
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for I63.133.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for I63.133.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for I63.133.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for I63.133.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for I63.133.
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 I63.133 mean?
I63.133 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Cerebral infarction due to embolism of bilateral carotid arteries.”
Is I63.133 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, I63.133 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is I63.133 located in ICD-10-CM?
I63.133 is listed in Chapter 9, Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99), within Cerebrovascular diseases (I60-I69) (I60–I69), under category I63, Cerebral infarction and subcategory I63.13, Cerebral infarction due to embolism of carotid artery.
What coding notes are listed for I63.133?
No inclusion terms are listed for I63.133 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.