G93.2
BillableBenign intracranial hypertension
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A condition where there is increased pressure inside the skull without a known cause, often causing headaches and vision problems.
Coding Tips
- •Benign intracranial hypertension is also known as pseudotumor cerebri; use this code when imaging rules out other causes of elevated intracranial pressure
- •Document the presence of papilledema and visual symptoms to support medical necessity for treatment
Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together
Code Hierarchy
└G93Other disorders of brain└G93.2Benign intracranial hypertension
└G93.2Benign intracranial hypertension