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* '''Do not use this code for hepatic encephalopathy''' - there are specific codes, see under [[#Alternate ICD10s to consider coding instead or in addition]] | * '''Do not use this code for hepatic encephalopathy''' - there are specific codes, see under [[#Alternate ICD10s to consider coding instead or in addition]] | ||
== Alternate ICD10s to consider coding instead or in addition == | == Alternate ICD10s to consider coding instead or in addition == | ||
Revision as of 12:30, 30 December 2021
| ICD10 Diagnosis | |
| Dx: | Encephalopathy, NOS |
| ICD10 code: | G93.4 |
| Pre-ICD10 counterpart: | Other Metabolic Encephalopathy |
| Charlson/ALERT Scale: | none |
| APACHE Como Component: | none |
| APACHE Acute Component: | none |
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| External ICD10 Documentation | |
This diagnosis is a part of ICD10 collection.
Altered mental status coding guideline
Coding altered mental status in ICD10 can be complex, see ICD10 Guideline for coding altered mental status for more info.
Additional Info
- Encephalopathy is a general term that means brain disease, damage, or malfunction. The major symptom of encephalopathy is an altered mental state. The causes of encephalopathy are numerous and varied; they include infections, anoxia, metabolic problems, toxins, drugs, physiologic changes, trauma, and other causes.
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- Do not use this code for hepatic encephalopathy - there are specific codes, see under #Alternate ICD10s to consider coding instead or in addition
Alternate ICD10s to consider coding instead or in addition
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