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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for accident

Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Accident”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding accident

The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for accident; the code depends on the details below.

More specific accident codes (official index)

  • birth
  • cardiac
  • cerebrovascular (ischemic) I63.9 — Cerebral infarction, unspecified
  • aborted I63.9 — Cerebral infarction, unspecified
  • chronic (old) (remote) (imaging) (without sequelae) Z86.73 — Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
  • with residual defects
  • embolic I63 — Cerebral infarction
  • hemorrhagic
  • old (without sequelae) Z86.73 — Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
  • with sequelae (of)
  • thrombotic I63 — Cerebral infarction
  • coronary
  • craniovascular I63.9 — Cerebral infarction, unspecified
  • vascular, brain I63.9 — Cerebral infarction, unspecified

Common questions about accident ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for cerebrovascular accident?

I63.9 — Cerebral infarction, unspecified.

What is the ICD-10 code for craniovascular accident?

I63.9 — Cerebral infarction, unspecified.