ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 I63.431

Billable / Specific HCC v28: 100 MCC

Cerebral infarction due to embolism of right posterior cerebral artery

I63
Block
0
Synonyms
595
LCDs
45
Payer Policies
3
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM I63.431

ICD-10-CM code I63.431 represents Cerebral infarction due to embolism of right posterior cerebral artery. This is a billable/specific code in the Circulatory System chapter (block I63). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM I63.431 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Coding Tips for I63.431

Specialist guidance from the PayerReady Medical Coding Team. Specificity warnings, HCC capture rules, sequencing notes.

HCC capture: document with MEAT each year

I63.431 is a CMS-HCC v28 risk-adjustment code (category 100). To count for the patient Risk Adjustment Factor (RAF), document the diagnosis with MEAT language each calendar year: Monitored, Evaluated, Assessed, Treated. A diagnosis on the problem list alone does not satisfy CMS RADV audit standards. Include the diagnosis in the assessment with current status and current treatment plan.

Inpatient DRG impact: MCC

I63.431 is designated MCC for MS-DRG grouping. On inpatient claims, this code can shift the DRG to the with-MCC variant when documented as a present-on-admission secondary diagnosis. Hospital CDI programs flag MCC opportunities during chart review. Failure to capture this code may leave 30 to 80 percent of the inpatient stay revenue unrealized.

Medicare Advantage HCC Impact

CMS-HCC v28 (current)
Category 100
ESRD-HCC
Category 100
RxHCC (Part D)
Category 100

Capture this diagnosis annually for accurate risk adjustment. Missed HCC captures are the #1 revenue leak in Medicare Advantage risk programs.

Inpatient DRG Impact, MCC

codes Cerebral infarction due to embolism of right posterior cerebral artery. As a Major Complication/Comorbidity (MCC), this can shift the DRG assignment to a higher-weighted category, substantial reimbursement impact.

Medicare LCD Coverage for I63.431

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list I63.431 as a covered diagnosis.

595 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 595 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Magnetic Resonance Angiography
Article ID: 56775, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1311 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT C8918 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Magnetic Resonance Angiography
Article ID: 56775, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1311 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT C8936 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Magnetic Resonance Angiography
Article ID: 56775, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1311 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT C8910 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Magnetic Resonance Angiography
Article ID: 56775, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1311 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 70548 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Magnetic Resonance Angiography
Article ID: 56775, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1311 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT C8913 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Magnetic Resonance Angiography
Article ID: 56775, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1311 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT C8912 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Magnetic Resonance Angiography
Article ID: 56775, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1311 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT C8914 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Magnetic Resonance Angiography
Article ID: 56775, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1311 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 70547 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Magnetic Resonance Angiography
Article ID: 56775, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1311 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT C8901 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Magnetic Resonance Angiography
Article ID: 56775, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1311 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT C8902 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing I63.431.

45 policies

2 Cigna

Duplex Scan of Extracranial Arteries - (0542)
Policy ID: MM_0542
Electrodiagnostic Testing (EMG/NCV) - (CPG129)
Policy ID: CPG129_EMG_NCV_SSEP

5 Medicare

Billing and Coding: Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
Policy ID: ART-52868
Billing and Coding: Non-Invasive Cerebrovascular Arterial Studies
Policy ID: ART-52992
Billing and Coding: Cardiac Radionuclide Imaging
Policy ID: ART-56476
Billing and Coding: Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
Policy ID: ART-56505
Billing and Coding: Visual Fields Testing
Policy ID: ART-56551

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with I63.431

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

3 linkages
  • 93990 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Non-Invasive Peripheral Venous Vascular and Hemodialysis Access Studies CMS LCD
  • 93985 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Non-Invasive Peripheral Venous Vascular and Hemodialysis Access Studies CMS LCD
  • 93986 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Non-Invasive Peripheral Venous Vascular and Hemodialysis Access Studies CMS LCD

Convert I63.431 to ICD-9-CM

Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

ICD-10ICD-9Mapping Flags
I63.431 43411 10000

Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).

Codes Adjacent To I63.431

Other codes in section I60-I69 (Cerebrovascular diseases).

I60 Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (non-billable) I60.0 Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from carotid siphon and bifurcation (non-billable) I60.00 Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from unspecified carotid siphon and bifurcation I60.01 Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from right carotid siphon and bifurcation I60.02 Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from left carotid siphon and bifurcation I60.1 Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from middle cerebral artery (non-billable) I60.10 Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from unspecified middle cerebral artery I60.11 Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from right middle cerebral artery I60.12 Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from left middle cerebral artery I60.2 Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from anterior communicating artery I60.3 Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from posterior communicating artery (non-billable) I60.30 Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from unspecified posterior communicating artery I60.31 Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from right posterior communicating artery I60.32 Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from left posterior communicating artery I60.4 Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from basilar artery I60.5 Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from vertebral artery (non-billable) I60.50 Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from unspecified vertebral artery I60.51 Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from right vertebral artery I60.52 Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from left vertebral artery I60.6 Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from other intracranial arteries

ICD-10 I63.431, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code I63.431 billable? +

Yes, I63.431 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

Does I63.431 affect Medicare Advantage HCC risk adjustment? +

Yes. I63.431 maps to CMS-HCC v28 category 100. Capture this diagnosis annually for accurate Medicare Advantage risk score.

Is I63.431 a CC or MCC for inpatient DRG? +

Yes, this code is designated as MCC. Documenting as a secondary diagnosis on inpatient claims can shift the DRG to a higher-weighted category.

What CPT codes are commonly billed with I63.431? +

Procedures frequently paired with I63.431 include: 93990, 93985, 93986.

What ICD-9 codes does I63.431 map to? +

Per CMS GEMs, I63.431 maps to ICD-9 codes: 43411. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.

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