ICD-10-CM I68: Cerebrovascular disorders in diseases classified elsewhere

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for I68

Cerebrovascular disorders in diseases classified elsewhere

Coding Notes & Guidelines for I68

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • cerebral arteritis (in):
  • listerosis (A32.89)
  • systemic lupus erythematosus (M32.19)
  • syphilis (A52.04)
  • tuberculosis (A18.89)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here

syphilitic cerebral aneurysm (A52.05)

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underlying amyloidosis (E85.-)

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underlying disease

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underlying disease

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for I68):

I68.0 - Cerebral amyloid angiopathy I68.2 - Cerebral arteritis in other diseases classified elsewhere I68.8 - Other cerebrovascular disorders in diseases classified elsewhere

About ICD-10-CM Code I68 (Cerebrovascular disorders in diseases classified elsewhere)

ICD-10-CM code I68 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM I68 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about I68 - Cerebrovascular disorders in diseases classified elsewhere. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Cerebrovascular disorders in diseases classified elsewhere.