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G45.0

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Vertebro-basilar artery syndrome

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A temporary reduction in blood flow to the back of the brain supplied by vertebral and basilar arteries, causing transient neurological symptoms.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the specific neurological symptoms (dizziness, vision changes, weakness) that occurred during the episode
  • •Distinguish from completed stroke by confirming complete resolution of symptoms within 24 hours

Code Hierarchy

└G45Transient cerebral ischemic attacks and related syndromes└G45.0Vertebro-basilar artery syndrome
└G45.0Vertebro-basilar artery syndrome

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