G92.8

Billable

ChapterG00–G99

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Official Description

Other toxic encephalopathy

Metadata & Insights

•Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
•Chapter 6: Diseases of the Nervous System (G00-G99).

Instructional Notes

Includes

Toxic encephalitis
Toxic metabolic encephalopathy

Code First

poisoning due to drug or toxin, if applicable, (T36-T65 with fifth or sixth character 1-4)

Use Additional Code

code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

CH6Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)

G89-G99Other disorders of the nervous system (G89-G99)

G92Toxic encephalopathy

G92.8Other toxic encephalopathyBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to G92.8:

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Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)

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Code History

FY 2021: This code replaced G92 (Toxic encephalopathy)

MS-DRG Classification

2026 v43.1

This code is grouped within the following Diagnosis Related Group(s) for clinical reimbursement:

DRG 023

Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex CNS Principal Diagnosis with MCC or Antineoplastic Implant or Epilepsy with Neurostimulator

DRG 024

Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex CNS Principal Diagnosis without MCC

DRG 091

Other Disorders of Nervous System with MCC

DRG 092

Other Disorders of Nervous System with CC

DRG 093

Other Disorders of Nervous System without CC/MCC

DRG 791

Prematurity with Major Problems

DRG 793

Full Term Neonate with Major Problems

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