ICD-10 Code I61.5 – Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, intraventricular (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I61.5 – Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, intraventricular
What it is
I61.5 identifies a spontaneous, nontraumatic bleed into the brain’s ventricular system. Use it when documentation shows intraventricular hemorrhage without an external injury cause.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common findings may include sudden neurologic decline, headache, altered consciousness, vomiting, or focal deficits, with imaging confirming blood in the ventricles.
When to use this code
Use I61.5 when the provider documents a nontraumatic intraventricular hemorrhage as the primary diagnosis or a confirmed condition. It is appropriate when imaging or clinical assessment identifies ventricular bleeding and no traumatic cause is stated.
If the record describes extension from another intracerebral bleed, code the documented condition as directed by the provider’s wording and coding guidelines. Check documentation for laterality, cause, and any associated stroke or hypertension details.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for traumatic intracranial hemorrhage or for hemorrhage located only in brain tissue without ventricular involvement. Check documentation if the chart is unclear.
Coding tip
Code only what the provider documents; if “intraventricular hemorrhage” is mentioned without a nontraumatic cause, verify the record before assigning I61.5.