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ICD-10 Code G93.49: Other encephalopathy

G93.49 is a billable ICD-10 diagnosis code used to classify Other encephalopathy in medical records and claims. You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records. 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).

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 other encephalopathy 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
category
G93.4Other and unspecified encephalopathy
currentG93.4

Official coding notes

Inclusion terms
  • Encephalopathy NEC

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

Coding guidelines

Common synonyms

Other encephalopathy

Frequently asked questions

Code details

CodeG93.49
SystemICD10
Display nameOther encephalopathy
ChapterDiseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
BlockOther disorders of the nervous system

Flags

BillableYes
Valid clinical useYes

Source

SourceICD-10
Version2026-annual
Releaseannual
Year2026

Index terms

Matched terms
Encephalopathy(acute)LeukoencephalopathySyndrome
See also
Encephalopathy

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