I67.2
Billable

Cerebral atherosclerosis

Billable / Specific Code

What is Cerebral atherosclerosis?

ICD-10-CM I67.2 is the diagnosis code for Cerebral atherosclerosis. 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.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for I67.2

✅ This Code Includes

  • Atheroma of cerebral and precerebral arteries

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where I67.2 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is I67.2 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, I67.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does I67.2 mean?

I67.2 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Cerebral atherosclerosis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of I67.2?

The parent code of I67.2 is I67 ("Other cerebrovascular diseases"). I67.2 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is I67.2 in?

I67.2 is located in Section I60-I69 — "Cerebrovascular diseases" within Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use I67.2?

Use I67.2 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Cerebral atherosclerosis" 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 atherosclerosis?

The ICD-10-CM code for Cerebral atherosclerosis is I67.2.

Can I67.2 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, I67.2 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is I67.2 in?

I67.2 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is I67.2 valid for 2026?

Yes, I67.2 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
I67.2
Cerebral atherosclerosis
Billable / Specific Code
9 — Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
I60-I69 — Cerebrovascular diseases
2026 ICD-10-CM