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G93.0

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Cerebral cysts

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

What This Code Means

Fluid-filled sacs or cavities that develop in the brain tissue, which may or may not cause symptoms depending on their size and location.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the location and size of cysts if available, as this may affect clinical significance
  • •Distinguish between congenital and acquired cysts in the medical record when possible

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

  • acquired periventricular cysts of newborn (P91.1)
  • congenital cerebral cysts (Q04.6)

Code Hierarchy

└G93Other disorders of brain└G93.0Cerebral cysts
└G93.0Cerebral cysts

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