I63
Non-billableCerebral infarction
I63 is the ICD-10-CM code for Cerebral infarction. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as I63.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- I00-I99
- Subcodes
- 9
- Edition
- FY2026
I00-I99 Diseases of the circulatory system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is an ischemic stroke? A stroke happens when there is a loss of blood flow to part of the brain. Your brain cells cannot get the oxygen and nutrients they need from blood, and they start to die within a few minutes. This can cause lasting brain damage, long-term disability, or even death. There are two main types of strokes, ischemic and hemorrhagic . Ischemic stroke is the more common type. An ischemic stroke…
Read more about Ischemic Stroke at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •occlusion and stenosis of cerebral and precerebral arteries, resulting in cerebral infarction
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •neonatal cerebral infarction (P91.82-)
Excludes2 — not included here
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Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- Losartan›
- AtorvastatinHMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor [EPC]›
- Clopidogrel›
- Losartan Potassium and HydrochlorothiazideThiazide Diuretic [EPC]›
- SimvastatinHMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor [EPC]›
- TicagrelorP2Y12 Platelet Inhibitor [EPC]›
- Aspirin and Extended-release DipyridamoleNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]›
- Pravastatin›
- Atorvastatin Calcium, Film Coated›
- TelmisartanAngiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker [EPC]›
- AlirocumabPCSK9 Inhibitor [EPC]›
- Aspirin and DipyridamoleNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code I63?
- I63 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Cerebral infarction". It falls under I00-I99 Diseases of the circulatory system.
- Is I63 a billable code?
- No — I63 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as I63.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from I63?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): neonatal cerebral infarction (P91.82-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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