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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Anoxic Brain Injury

ICD-10 Coding for Anoxic Brain Injury

G93.1

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for anoxic brain injury includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Cerebral Anoxia
Anoxic Encephalopathy
Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Anoxic Brain Injury

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Anoxic Brain Injury

Use ICD-10 code G93.1 for anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified

Billable Code
G93.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed anoxic injury with imaging and lab results
coding:
  • • Primary condition without traumatic mechanism
documentation:
  • • Detailed documentation of cause and duration

Applicable To

  • • Cerebral anoxia
  • • Anoxic encephalopathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the cause and duration of anoxia.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R40.2-

Coma scale

Use to document the level of consciousness in anoxic brain injury.

R56.9

Seizures

Use when seizures are present as a result of anoxic injury.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for anoxic brain injury?

The ICD-10 code for anoxic brain injury is G93.1, used when the injury is primary and not due to trauma.

How to document anoxic brain injury?

Document the cause, duration, and severity of anoxia, including imaging and consciousness level, to ensure accurate coding.

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