G93.4

Non-Billable
ChapterG00–G99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Other and unspecified encephalopathy

Metadata & Insights
  • Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • Chapter 6: Diseases of the Nervous System (G00-G99).

Instructional Notes

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
  • alcoholic encephalopathy (G31.2)
  • encephalopathy in diseases classified elsewhere (G94)
  • hypertensive encephalopathy (I67.4)
  • toxic (metabolic) encephalopathy (G92.8)
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH6Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
G89-G99Other disorders of the nervous system (G89-G99)
G93Other disorders of brain
G93.4Other and unspecified encephalopathyNot billable
G93.40Encephalopathy, unspecifiedBillable
G93.41Metabolic encephalopathyBillable
G93.42Megalencephalic leukoencephalopathy with subcortical cystsBillable
G93.43Leukoencephalopathy with calcifications and cystsBillable
G93.44Adult-onset leukodystrophy with axonal spheroidsBillable
G93.45Developmental and epileptic encephalopathyBillable
G93.49Other encephalopathyBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

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chapterCH6
Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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