ICD10BillableValid for clinical use
ICD-10 Code G93.0: Cerebral cysts
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents cerebral cysts in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
6Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
block
G89-G99Other disorders of the nervous system
category
G93Other disorders of brain
currentG93
Official coding notes
Inclusion terms
- Arachnoid cyst
- Porencephalic cyst, acquired
Excludes1 (do not code together)
- acquired periventricular cysts of newborn (P91.1)
- congenital cerebral cysts (Q04.6)
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
Related specialists
NeurologistGeneral Physician
Related codes
G93.1Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classifiedcodeG93.2Benign intracranial hypertensioncodeG93.3Postviral and related fatigue syndromescategoryG93.4Other and unspecified encephalopathycategoryG93.5Compression of braincodeG93.6Cerebral edemacodeG93.7Reye's syndromecodeG93.8Other specified disorders of braincategoryG93.9Disorder of brain, unspecifiedcode
Sibling codes
G93.1Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classifiedbillableG93.2Benign intracranial hypertensionbillableG93.3Postviral and related fatigue syndromesG93.4Other and unspecified encephalopathyG93.5Compression of brainbillableG93.6Cerebral edemabillableG93.7Reye's syndromebillableG93.8Other specified disorders of brainG93.9Disorder of brain, unspecifiedbillable
Coverage-related procedures and services
CPT 70460high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, HEAD OR BRAIN; WITH CONTRAST MATERIAL(S)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 70450high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, HEAD OR BRAIN; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 70470high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, HEAD OR BRAIN; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL, FOLLOWED BY CONTRAST MATERIAL(S) AND FURTHER SECTIONS
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 72126high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, CERVICAL SPINE; WITH CONTRAST MATERIAL
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 72125high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, CERVICAL SPINE; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 72127high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, CERVICAL SPINE; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL, FOLLOWED BY CONTRAST MATERIAL(S) AND FURTHER SECTIONS
Source: CMS coverage guidance
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
SNOMED_CT 359624005high
Acquired periventricular cyst
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 38837006high
Acquired porencephaly
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 33595009high
Arachnoid cyst
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 1144236007high
Arachnoid cyst of cerebellopontine angle cistern
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 237717004high
Arachnoid cyst of pituitary
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 1144250002high
Arachnoid cyst of suprasellar meninges
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
G93.0
Common synonyms
Cerebral cysts
Frequently asked questions
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