I63.212

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ChapterI00–I99

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Official Description

Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left vertebral artery

Metadata & Insights

•2026 ICD-10-CM Edition - Effective October 1, 2025.
•Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
•Chapter 9: Diseases of the Circulatory System (I00-I99).

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Clinical Hierarchy

CH9Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)

I60-I69Cerebrovascular diseases (I60-I69)

I63Cerebral infarction

I63.2Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of precerebral arteries

I63.21Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of vertebral arteries

I63.212Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left vertebral artery

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to I63.212:

categoryI63

Cerebral infarction

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blockI60-I69

Cerebrovascular diseases (I60-I69)

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chapterCH9

Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)

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MS-DRG Classification

2026 v43.1

This code is grouped within the following Diagnosis Related Group(s) for clinical reimbursement:

DRG 023

Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex CNS Principal Diagnosis with MCC or Antineoplastic Implant or Epilepsy with Neurostimulator

DRG 024

Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex CNS Principal Diagnosis without MCC

DRG 061

Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent with MCC

DRG 062

Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent with CC

DRG 063

Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent without CC/MCC

DRG 064

Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction with MCC

DRG 065

Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction with CC or tPA in 24 Hours

DRG 066

Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction without CC/MCC

DRG 791

Prematurity with Major Problems

DRG 793

Full Term Neonate with Major Problems

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