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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hypoxic Encephalopathy

ICD-10 Coding for Hypoxic Encephalopathy

G93.1
P91.60
P91.61

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

Also Known as:
Anoxic Encephalopathy
Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hypoxic Encephalopathy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hypoxic Encephalopathy

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:
  • • MRI showing restricted diffusion in basal ganglia/cortex
documentation:
  • • Documented hypoxic event with specific cause

Applicable To

  • • Hypoxic encephalopathy
  • • Anoxic encephalopathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'hypoxic' or 'anoxic' and links to the cause.

Neonatal hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, unspecified

Billable Code
P91.60
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Sarnat staging
  • • Umbilical cord pH <7.0

Applicable To

  • • Neonatal HIE

Important Notes

  • • Ensure Sarnat staging is documented.

Neonatal hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, moderate

Billable Code
P91.61
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Sarnat Stage II
  • • EEG showing moderate voltage suppression

Applicable To

  • • Moderate neonatal HIE

Important Notes

  • • Ensure Sarnat Stage II is documented.

Neonatal hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, severe

Billable Code
P91.62
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Sarnat Stage III
  • • EEG showing burst suppression pattern

Applicable To

  • • Severe neonatal HIE

Important Notes

  • • Ensure Sarnat Stage III is documented.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hypoxic encephalopathy?

The ICD-10 code for hypoxic encephalopathy in adults is G93.1, while neonatal hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy is coded under P91.6- series.

How is hypoxic encephalopathy documented?

Document hypoxic encephalopathy by specifying the type (hypoxic or anoxic), the cause, and supporting clinical findings like MRI results.

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