ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for G93.4
Other and unspecified encephalopathy
Coding Notes & Guidelines for G93.4
- alcoholic encephalopathy (G31.2)
- encephalopathy in diseases classified elsewhere (G94)
- hypertensive encephalopathy (I67.4)
- toxic (metabolic) encephalopathy (G92.8)
Septic encephalopathy
Adult-onset leukoencephalopathy with axonal spheroids and pigmented glia
Early infantile epileptic encephalopathy
Encephalopathy NEC
- , if applicable, associated disorders such as:
- developmental disorders of scholastic skills (F81.-)
- developmental disorder of speech and language (F80.-)
- epilepsy, by specific type (G40.-)
- intellectual disabilities (F70-F79)
- other neurodevelopmental disorder (F88)
- pervasive developmental disorders (F84.-)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code G93.4 (Other and unspecified encephalopathy)
ICD-10-CM code G93.4 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM G93.4 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about G93.4 - Other and unspecified encephalopathy. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Other and unspecified encephalopathy.