I63.3 ICD-10-CM Code: Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of cerebral arteries
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
I63.3Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of cerebral arteries
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where I63.3 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 I63.3
Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of cerebral arteries
More specific choices
Codes under I63.3
I63.3 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
I63.30Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of unspecified cerebral artery
I63.31Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of middle cerebral artery
I63.32Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of anterior cerebral artery
I63.33Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of posterior cerebral artery
I63.34Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of cerebellar artery
I63.39Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of other cerebral artery
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for I63.3.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for I63.3.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for I63.3.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for I63.3.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for I63.3.
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Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code I63.3 mean?
I63.3 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of cerebral arteries.”
Is I63.3 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. I63.3 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 I63.3 located in ICD-10-CM?
I63.3 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 I63.3?
No inclusion terms are listed for I63.3 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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