ICD-10 Code I97.82 – Postprocedural cerebrovascular infarction (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I97.82 – Postprocedural cerebrovascular infarction
What it is
I97.82 identifies a cerebrovascular infarction that occurs as a complication after a procedure. Use it when documentation links the stroke or infarct directly to the prior intervention.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings may include new focal neurologic deficits, imaging evidence of cerebral infarction, and a recorded postoperative or postprocedural relationship.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents a cerebrovascular infarction as postprocedural, postoperative, or procedure-related. It applies when the infarction is clearly attributed to the intervention rather than to an unrelated vascular event.
If the record does not explicitly connect the infarction to the procedure, check documentation before assigning I97.82. Code the underlying complication details as supported by the chart.
Do not use for
Do not use it for a routine ischemic stroke with no procedure link, or for a history of stroke. Check documentation if the infarction occurred before the procedure or has another documented cause.
Coding tip
Always look for provider wording that ties the infarction to the procedure; without that link, this code may not be appropriate.