G97.61 vs I97.81
G97.61 (Postprocedural hematoma of a nervous system organ or structure following a nervous system procedure) compared with I97.81 (Intraoperative cerebrovascular infarction), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. G97.61 carries an Excludes2 note covering I97.81: “intraoperative and postprocedural cerebrovascular infarction (I97.81-, I97.82-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| G97.61Postprocedural hematoma of a nervous system organ or structure following a nervous system procedure | I97.81Intraoperative cerebrovascular infarction | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Non-billable header |
| Classification | G00-G99 — Diseases of the Nervous System (G00-G99) | I00-I99 — Diseases of the Circulatory System (I00-I99) |
| Definition | Postprocedural hematoma of a nervous system organ or structure following a nervous system procedure is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (G97.61). | Intraoperative cerebrovascular infarction is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (I97.81). |
| Use additional code | — | code, if applicable, to further specify disorder |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources