ICD-10 Code I62.9 – Nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, unspecified (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I62.9 – Nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, unspecified
What it is
I62.9 identifies a nontraumatic bleed inside the skull when the exact intracranial site is not documented. Use it for spontaneous hemorrhage that is not caused by injury and is not otherwise specified.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly reported findings include sudden headache, neurologic deficit, altered mental status, vomiting, or decreased consciousness, but the record must support an intracranial hemorrhage without a traumatic cause.
When to use this code
Use I62.9 when the provider documents intracranial hemorrhage, nontraumatic, but does not specify the exact location. It also fits cases where the note confirms a spontaneous intracranial bleed and no more precise code is available. Check documentation for site-specific details before defaulting to unspecified.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for traumatic intracranial hemorrhage or for hemorrhages with a clearly identified site that has a more specific code. If the condition is not documented as intracranial, check documentation.
Coding tip
Query the provider for the hemorrhage site whenever the record only says “intracranial bleed” or “brain hemorrhage.”