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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hypoxic Brain Damage

ICD-10 Coding for Hypoxic Brain Damage

G93.1
P91.6

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hypoxic Brain Damage

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:
  • • Imaging and laboratory findings confirm hypoxic injury.
documentation:
  • • Document specific cause and clinical findings.

Applicable To

  • • Hypoxic brain damage
  • • Anoxic brain injury

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation links hypoxic damage to its cause.

Neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy

Non-Billable
P91.6
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Apgar score ≤5 at 10 mins
  • • Multi-organ dysfunction

Applicable To

  • • Perinatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure neonatal criteria are met.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R40.2

Coma

Use to specify severity of altered consciousness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hypoxic brain damage?

The ICD-10 code for hypoxic brain damage is G93.1, used for acquired hypoxic brain injury in adults.

How do you document hypoxic brain damage?

Document the specific cause, clinical findings, and imaging results to support the diagnosis of hypoxic brain damage.

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