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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Pneumocephalus

ICD-10 Coding for Pneumocephalus

G93.89
S02.11XA
T79.8XXA

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

Also Known as:
Intracranial Pneumocephalus
Air in the Brain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Pneumocephalus

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Pneumocephalus

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:
  • • CT confirmation of air in cranial cavity
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of pneumocephalus in medical records

Applicable To

  • • Pneumocephalus

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies non-traumatic origin if applicable.

Fracture of base of skull, initial encounter

Non-Billable
S02.11XA
Non-Billable

Important Notes

  • • Ensure fracture is documented as the cause of pneumocephalus.

Other early complications of trauma, initial encounter

Billable Code
T79.8XXA
Billable

Important Notes

  • • Ensure trauma is clearly documented as cause.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

J95.8-

Postprocedural respiratory disorders

Use for post-surgical pneumocephalus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for pneumocephalus?

The ICD-10 code for pneumocephalus is G93.89, which covers other specified disorders of the brain.

How is traumatic pneumocephalus coded?

Traumatic pneumocephalus is coded with G93.89 and T79.8XXA, along with the specific injury code such as S02.11XA for skull fractures.

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