icd 10 code for e939.9

by Mellie Connelly 8 min read

For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code(or codes). E939.9describes the circumstance causing an injury, not the nature of the injury. No ICD-10-CM code(s) convert to ICD-9-CM E939.9

Disorder of brain, unspecified
G93. 9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM G93. 9 became effective on October 1, 2021.

Full Answer

ICD-10 Equivalent of E939

As of October 2015, ICD-9 codes are no longer used for medical coding. Instead, use this equivalent ICD-10-CM code, which is an exact match to ICD-9 code E939:

Historical Information for ICD-9 Code E939

Non-Billable means the code is not sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis. Use a child code to capture more detail.

image