Is I65.0 a billable code?
No. I65.0 is a header code that groups 4 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
I65.0: Occlusion and stenosis of vertebral artery
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
I65.0 groups related diagnoses under occlusion and stenosis of vertebral artery. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under I65.0
- I65.01Occlusion and stenosis of right vertebral artery
- I65.02Occlusion and stenosis of left vertebral artery
- I65.03Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral vertebral arteries
- I65.09Occlusion and stenosis of unspecified vertebral artery
Other codes in I65 Occlusion and stenosis of precerebral arteries, not resulting in cerebral infarction
I65.0 questions
What does I65.0 mean?
I65.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Occlusion and stenosis of vertebral artery. It is in chapter 9, Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.