Question 1

Is I61 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, I61 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code I61 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code I61 represents Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code I61 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code I61 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code I61?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for I61 is section:I60-I69 (Cerebrovascular diseases (I60-I69)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions should be coded separately from I61?

Accepted Answer

Code I61 has Type 2 Excludes including: sequelae of intracerebral hemorrhage (I69.1-). These conditions are not included in I61 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

Question 6

Should I use additional codes with I61?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding I61, consider adding codes for: code, if known, to indicate National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score (R29.7-). Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

I612026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes211Not included here

Use Additional Code9Add code for detail