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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Encephalomalacia

ICD-10 Coding for Encephalomalacia

G93.89
Q04.9

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

Also Known as:
Brain Softening
Cystic Encephalomalacia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Encephalomalacia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Encephalomalacia

Use ICD-10 code G93.89 for other specified disorders of brain, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other specified disorders of brain

Billable Code
G93.89
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • MRI findings consistent with encephalomalacia
documentation:
  • • Documented history of trauma or radiation

Applicable To

  • • Acquired encephalomalacia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies acquired nature and etiology.

Congenital malformation of brain, unspecified

Billable Code
Q04.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Prenatal or neonatal diagnosis
  • • Developmental delays consistent with congenital anomaly

Applicable To

  • • Congenital encephalomalacia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure congenital nature is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I69.898

Other sequelae of cerebrovascular disease

Use for encephalomalacia as a sequela of stroke.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for encephalomalacia?

The ICD-10 code for acquired encephalomalacia is G93.89, while congenital cases use Q04.9.

How is encephalomalacia documented?

Documentation should include etiology, imaging findings, and functional impact. MRI results are crucial for validation.

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