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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Brain Compression

ICD-10 Coding for Brain Compression

G93.5
S06.A0XA

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

Also Known as:
Cerebral Compression
Intracranial Compression
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Brain Compression

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Brain Compression

Use ICD-10 code G93.5 for compression of brain, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Compression of brain

Billable Code
G93.5
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of non-traumatic mass effect with clinical symptoms

Applicable To

  • • Non-traumatic brain compression
  • • Compression due to tumors or edema

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies non-traumatic origin and clinical significance.

Traumatic brain compression without herniation

Billable Code
S06.A0XA
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Trauma history with imaging showing compression
  • • No evidence of herniation

Applicable To

  • • Compression from traumatic brain injury

Important Notes

  • • Ensure trauma is documented as the cause of compression.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R40.20

Coma scale 3-8

Use to document coma scale in conjunction with brain compression.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for non-traumatic brain compression?

The ICD-10 code for non-traumatic brain compression is G93.5, used for conditions like tumors or generalized cerebral edema.

How do you code traumatic brain compression?

For traumatic brain compression, use the S06.A- series, ensuring the documentation specifies the traumatic origin.

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