I63.533
Billable

Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of bilateral posterior cerebral arteries

Billable / Specific Code

What is Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of bilateral posterior cerebral arteries?

ICD-10-CM I63.533 is the diagnosis code for Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of bilateral posterior cerebral arteries. 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 I63.533

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 I63.533 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeI63.533 — Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of bilateral posterior cerebral arteries
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is I63.533 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, I63.533 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does I63.533 mean?

I63.533 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of bilateral posterior cerebral arteries". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of I63.533?

The parent code of I63.533 is I63.53 ("Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of posterior cerebral artery"). I63.533 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is I63.533 in?

I63.533 is located in Section I60-I69 — "Cerebrovascular diseases" within Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use I63.533?

Use I63.533 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of bilateral posterior cerebral arteries" 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 bilateral posterior cerebral arteries?

The ICD-10-CM code for Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of bilateral posterior cerebral arteries is I63.533.

Can I63.533 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, I63.533 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is I63.533 in?

I63.533 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is I63.533 valid for 2026?

Yes, I63.533 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
I63.533
Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of bilateral posterior cerebral arteries
Billable / Specific Code
9 — Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
I60-I69 — Cerebrovascular diseases
2026 ICD-10-CM