I63.532
Billable

Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left posterior cerebral artery

Billable / Specific Code

What is Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left posterior cerebral artery?

ICD-10-CM I63.532 is the diagnosis code for Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left posterior cerebral artery. This code falls under the section "Cerebrovascular diseases" within Chapter 9 — Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

Coding Guidelines for I63.532

Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where I63.532 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeI63.532 — Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left posterior cerebral artery
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is I63.532 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, I63.532 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does I63.532 mean?

I63.532 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left posterior cerebral artery". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of I63.532?

The parent code of I63.532 is I63.53 ("Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of posterior cerebral artery"). I63.532 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is I63.532 in?

I63.532 is located in Section I60-I69 — "Cerebrovascular diseases" within Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use I63.532?

Use I63.532 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left posterior cerebral artery" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left posterior cerebral artery?

The ICD-10-CM code for Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left posterior cerebral artery is I63.532.

Can I63.532 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, I63.532 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is I63.532 in?

I63.532 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is I63.532 valid for 2026?

Yes, I63.532 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
I63.532
Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left posterior cerebral artery
Billable / Specific Code
9 — Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
I60-I69 — Cerebrovascular diseases
2026 ICD-10-CM