ICD-10-CM I72.6 is the diagnosis code for Aneurysm of vertebral artery. This code falls under the section "Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries" within Chapter 9 â 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.
The following conditions are not included in I72.6. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where I72.6 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, I72.6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
I72.6 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Aneurysm of vertebral artery". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of I72.6 is I72 ("Other aneurysm"). I72.6 provides a more specific classification within this category.
I72.6 is located in Section I70-I79 â "Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries" within Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use I72.6 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Aneurysm of vertebral artery" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Aneurysm of vertebral artery is I72.6.
Yes, I72.6 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
I72.6 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, I72.6 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.