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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Magnetic Resonance Imaging

ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Magnetic Resonance Imaging

R94.02
R90.89

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for abnormal magnetic resonance imaging includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Abnormal MRI
Abnormal Brain MRI
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Use ICD-10 code R94.02 for abnormal brain scan, other and unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Abnormal brain scan, other and unspecified

Billable Code
R94.02
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of abnormal MRI findings without a specific diagnosis.

Applicable To

  • • Abnormal findings on brain MRI

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the abnormal findings clearly.

Other abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of central nervous system

Billable Code
R90.89
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documentation of white matter hyperintensities or diffuse cortical atrophy

Applicable To

  • • White matter hyperintensities
  • • Diffuse cortical atrophy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure findings are clearly documented as non-lesional.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for abnormal brain MRI?

The ICD-10 code for abnormal brain MRI is R94.02, used for unspecified abnormal findings on brain scans.

When should R90.89 be used?

R90.89 is used for non-lesional CNS findings such as white matter hyperintensities and diffuse cortical atrophy.

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