ICD-10 Code I61.8 – Other nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I61.8 – Other nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage
What it is
I61.8 identifies a spontaneous bleed within the brain tissue that is not caused by trauma and does not fit a more specific intracerebral hemorrhage category. Use it when the provider documents another nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings may include sudden neurologic deficit, headache, altered mental status, weakness, speech difficulty, or other focal signs consistent with intracerebral bleeding.
When to use this code
Use I61.8 when the record clearly states nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage and the site or subtype is not captured by a more specific code. It may apply when imaging or provider documentation confirms an intracerebral bleed but the exact location is described only as “other.”
Do not use for
Do not use this code for traumatic brain hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, or intracranial bleeding outside the brain parenchyma. If documentation is unclear, check documentation before assigning I61.8.
Coding tip
Code the most specific intracerebral hemorrhage available first; use I61.8 only when the documentation supports a nontraumatic intracerebral bleed but no more precise subtype is recorded.