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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Arachnoid Cyst

ICD-10 Coding for Arachnoid Cyst

G93.0
Q04.6

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

Also Known as:
Cerebral Cyst
Intracranial Cyst
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Arachnoid Cyst

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Arachnoid Cyst

Use ICD-10 code G93.0 for cerebral cysts (acquired arachnoid), ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cerebral cysts (acquired arachnoid)

Billable Code
G93.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • MRI findings consistent with arachnoid cyst
documentation:
  • • Documentation specifies 'acquired arachnoid cyst'

Applicable To

  • • Acquired arachnoid cysts

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'acquired' to use G93.0.

Congenital cerebral cysts

Billable Code
Q04.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Prenatal or neonatal diagnosis
  • • Developmental anomalies

Applicable To

  • • Congenital arachnoid cysts

Important Notes

  • • Requires explicit 'congenital' documentation.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G91.9

Hydrocephalus, unspecified

Use when the cyst causes ventricular enlargement or obstruction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for an arachnoid cyst?

The ICD-10 code for an acquired arachnoid cyst is G93.0, while congenital arachnoid cysts are coded as Q04.6.

How do you code a congenital arachnoid cyst?

Congenital arachnoid cysts should be coded with Q04.6, ensuring documentation specifies 'congenital'.

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