icd-10 code for pseudotumor cerebri

Does pseudotumor cerebri need to be treated?

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G93.2 [convert to ICD-9-CM] Benign intracranial hypertension. Hypertension, idiopathic intracranial; Increased intracranial pressure; Pseudotumor cerebri; Raised intracranial pressure; hypertensive encephalopathy (I67.4); obstructive hydrocephalus (G91.1); Pseudotumor. ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G93.2.

What is a pseudo tumor?

ICD10 codes matching "Pseudotumor Cerebri" Codes: = Billable. G93.2 Benign intracranial hypertension

Does doxycycline cause pseudotumor cerebri?

Oct 01, 2021 · G93.2 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 G93.2 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of G93.2 - other international versions of ICD-10 G93.2 may differ. Applicable To Pseudotumor Type 1 Excludes

Is IIH and pseudotumor cerebri the same?

The ICD code G932 is used to code Idiopathic intracranial hypertension Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), sometimes called by the older names benign intracranial hypertension (BIH) or pseudotumor cerebri (PTC), is a neurological disorder that is characterized by increased intracranial pressure (pressure around the brain) in the absence of a tumor or other diseases.

What causes pseudotumor cerebri?

Pseudotumor cerebri is a relatively common cause of headache. It has an incidence of 2.2 per 100,000 patients, approximately the same incidence as cluster headache. Also known as idiopathic intracranial hypertension, pseudotumor cerebri is seen most frequently in overweight women between the ages of 20 and 45 years. An increased incidence of pseudotumor cerebri is also associated with pregnancy. The exact cause of pseudotumor cerebri has not been elucidated, but the common denominator appears to be a defect in the absorption of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Predisposing factors include ingestion of various medications including tetracycline, vitamin A, corticosteroids, and nalidixic acid. Other implicating factors include blood dyscrasias, anemias, endocrinopathies, and chronic respiratory insufficiency. In many patients, however, the exact cause of pseudotumor cerebri remains unknown.

Can pseudotumor cerebri cause headaches?

More than 90% of patients suffering from pseudotumor cerebri present with the complaint of headache, are female, and have headaches that increase with the Valsalva maneuver. Associated nonspecific central nervous system signs and symptoms, such as dizziness, visual disturbance including diplopia, tinnitus, photophobia, nausea and vomiting, and ocular pain can often obfuscate what should otherwise be a reasonably straightforward diagnosis, given that basically all patients suffering from pseudotumor cerebri (1) have papilledema on fundoscopic examination ( Fig. 8.1 ), (2) are female, and (3) are obese. The extent of papilledema varies from patient to patient and may be associated with subtle visual field defects including an enlarged blind spot and inferior nasal visual field defects ( Fig. 8.2 ). If the condition is untreated, blindness may result ( Fig. 8.3 ).