Encephalopathy, toxic
ICD10 Diagnosis | |
Dx: | Encephalopathy, toxic |
ICD10 code: | G92 |
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 |
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Additional Info
- This is a specific code to be used for encephalopathy known or believed to be due to a toxin, substance or DRUG -- also code the substance, if known
- Use this code for encephalopathy that's believed due to lingering effects of sedative agents
Excludes:
- Liver failure, alcoholic, w/wo hepatic encephalopathy
- Liver failure due to toxin/drug NOS, w/wo hepatic encephalopathy
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