2012 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 348.30 Encephalopathy, unspecified Short description: Encephalopathy NOS. ICD-9-CM 348.30 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 348.30 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.
2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 348.39 Other encephalopathy 2015 Billable Thru Sept 30/2015 Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015 ICD-9-CM 348.39 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 348.39 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.
Short description: ENCEPHALOPATHY NEC. ICD-9-CM 348.39 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 348.39 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G92.8 [convert to ICD-9-CM] Other toxic encephalopathy. poisoning due to drug or toxin, if applicable, (T36-T65 with fifth or sixth character 1-4 or 6); Toxic encephalitis; Toxic metabolic encephalopathy; code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5) ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G92.8.
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Indexed in ICD-10-CM to G92 is caused by exposure to neurotoxic substance, poisoning or OD and can be caused by everyday products that we use. Treatment is geared towards the cause or the symptoms. This type of encephalopathy is most often irreversible.
Encephalopathy is a diagnosis that coders see a lot these days. It is a general term and means brain disease, brain damage or malfunction. The primary symptom that is seen in the healthcare record is altered mental status.
Encephalopathy is a diagnosis that coders see a lot these days. It is a general term and means brain disease, brain damage or malfunction. The primary symptom that is seen in the healthcare record is altered mental status. There are many different types and causes of encephalopathy and at times it is difficult to know if it should be coded ...
The most common types we see are toxic encephalopathy, metabolic encephalopathy, anoxic encephalopathy, hepatic encephalopathy, hypertensive encephalopathy, ...
The diagnosis of hepatic encephalopathy does not mean “coma” is always present. In order for a coder to report that this is with coma, the MD would need to document as such. This is a possibly reversible condition with the appropriate treatment and compliance with the treatment.
Indexed in ICD-10-CM to G93.40 is caused by either a direct injury to the brain or an illness. Most times, the cause is known but not documented by the physician for coders and no further specific code can be assigned.
Indexed in ICD-10-CM to G93.41 (there are also entries for drug induced and toxic) is caused by lack of glucose, metabolic agent or electrolyte imbalance. An electrolyte imbalance can be cause by a large number of conditions including, dehydration, trauma, renal failure, and infection. Treatment is geared towards the cause or the symptoms and is most often reversible once the metabolic issue is corrected.
This list below causes are not the only causes, but the common causes that coders see.
There are many symptoms associated with encephalopathy, but there is one symptom that is present in all types and that is altered mental status. Coders cringe when they see that documented as well.
Treatment will vary depending on the type and/or cause of the encephalopathy. Here are some of the most common treatments:
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