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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Transient Global Amnesia

ICD-10 Coding for Transient Global Amnesia

G45.4

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

Also Known as:
TGA
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Transient Global Amnesia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Transient Global Amnesia

Use ICD-10 code G45.4 for transient global amnesia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Transient global amnesia

Billable Code
G45.4
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Sudden onset of anterograde amnesia with resolution within 24 hours
coding_criteria:
  • • Use G45.4 when TGA is confirmed and documented

Applicable To

  • • Sudden onset of anterograde amnesia
  • • Duration less than 24 hours
  • • No focal neurological deficits

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly states TGA criteria to avoid misclassification.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

70551-70553

MRI of brain

Use to confirm hippocampal lesions in TGA cases.

95812-95813

EEG

Use to rule out epileptiform activity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for transient global amnesia?

The ICD-10 code for transient global amnesia is G45.4. It is used when the condition is confirmed with specific clinical criteria such as sudden onset and resolution within 24 hours.

How is transient global amnesia diagnosed?

Transient global amnesia is diagnosed based on sudden onset of anterograde amnesia, resolution within 24 hours, and absence of focal neurological deficits. MRI may show hippocampal lesions.

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