ICD-10 Code I62.1 – Nontraumatic extradural hemorrhage (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I62.1 – Nontraumatic extradural hemorrhage
What it is
I62.1 identifies bleeding between the skull and dura mater that is not caused by trauma. Use it for an extradural, or epidural, hemorrhage documented as spontaneous or nontraumatic.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Patients may have headache, neurological deficits, altered mental status, or signs of increased intracranial pressure, but the record should confirm the nontraumatic extradural location.
When to use this code
Use I62.1 when the provider documents a nontraumatic extradural hemorrhage on imaging, operative note, or discharge summary. It also fits when the chart clearly distinguishes the bleed from traumatic head injury. Check documentation if the cause or anatomic site is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for traumatic epidural hematoma or for other intracranial hemorrhage sites such as subdural, subarachnoid, or intracerebral bleeding. If the note does not specify extradural hemorrhage, check documentation.
Coding tip
Code the documented hemorrhage site exactly; extradural and subdural are not interchangeable.