G93.5

Billable

Compression of brain

Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)

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Also Known As

Arnold-Chiari type 1 compression of brainCompression of brain (stem)Herniation of brain (stem)

Excludes1

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Cannot be coded with G93.5

  • traumatic compression of brain (S06.A-)

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Code Information

CodeG93.5
BillableYes
ParentG93
CategoryDiseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
Excludes11 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)

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CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)