ICD Code G93.2

ICD code G93.2 is benign intracranial hypertension, a condition where there is increased pressure inside the skull without a detectable cause such as a tumor or infection.

1. Presence of symptoms indicative of increased intracranial pressure, such as persistent headache, transient visual obscurations, or pulsatile tinnitus

2. Papilledema detected on ophthalmologic examination

3. Normal neuroimaging studies (CT or MRI) with no evidence of mass lesion, hydrocephalus, or structural abnormality

4. Normal cerebrospinal fluid composition on lumbar puncture

5. Elevated cerebrospinal fluid opening pressure measured during lumbar puncture

6. Absence of other identifiable causes for increased intracranial pressure, such as infection, vascular abnormality, or medication-induced effects

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code G93.2 include:

- 62223 (Creation of shunt; ventriculo-peritoneal, ventriculo-atrial, ventriculo-pleural)

- 61000 (Subdural tap, through fontanelle or suture, infant)

- 61020 (Aspiration or injection, cerebral cyst or ventricular cavity)

- 99214, 99215 (Established patient office or other outpatient visit, moderate to high complexity)

- 99204, 99205 (New patient office or other outpatient visit, moderate to high complexity)

- 62270 (Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic)

- 62272 (Spinal puncture, therapeutic, for drainage of cerebrospinal fluid)

- 76506 (Echoencephalography, real time with image documentation)

- 70450, 70460, 70470 (CT head/brain without, with, or without and with contrast)

- 70551, 70552, 70553 (MRI brain without, with, or without and with contrast)

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the management and treatment of G93.2. Always verify payer-specific guidelines and documentation requirements.

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