I61
⚠ Non-billable
Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Diseases of the Circulatory System
Code
I61
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Diseases of the Circulatory System
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Official coding notes
From CMS's ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Excludes2 — not included here, but may code together
- sequelae of intracerebral hemorrhage (I69.1-)
Use additional code
- code, if known, to indicate National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score (R29.7-)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code I61?
ICD-10-CM code I61 represents Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the Diseases of the Circulatory System chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is I61 billable?
No. I61 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is I61 in?
I61 belongs to the Diseases of the Circulatory System chapter (I00–I99) of ICD-10-CM.
Related codes in the I61 category
I61.0
Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, subcortical
Billable
I61.1
Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, cortical
Billable
I61.2
Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, unspecified
Billable
I61.3
Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in brain stem
Billable
I61.4
Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in cerebellum
Billable
I61.5
Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, intraventricular
Billable
I61.6
Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, multiple localized
Billable
I61.8
Other nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage
Billable
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