ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 G93.0

Billable / Specific

Cerebral cysts

G93
Block
2
Synonyms
68
LCDs
3
Payer Policies
0
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM G93.0

ICD-10-CM code G93.0 represents Cerebral cysts. This is a billable/specific code in the Nervous System chapter (block G93). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM G93.0 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms

Clinical terms and conditions classified under G93.0. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.

  • Arachnoid cyst
  • Porencephalic cyst, acquired

Type 1 Excludes

Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with G93.0. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).

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

Medicare LCD Coverage for G93.0

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list G93.0 as a covered diagnosis.

68 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 68 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Head
Article ID: 56612, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 7586 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT G2187 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Head
Article ID: 56612, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 7586 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT G2188 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Head
Article ID: 56612, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 7586 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT G2195 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Head
Article ID: 56612, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 7586 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT G2189 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Head
Article ID: 56612, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 7586 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT G2194 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Head
Article ID: 56612, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 7586 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT G2193 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Head
Article ID: 56612, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 7586 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT G2192 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Head
Article ID: 56612, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 7586 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT G2190 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Head
Article ID: 56612, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 7586 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 70460 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Head
Article ID: 56612, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 7586 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT G2191 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing G93.0.

3 policies

3 Medicare

Billing and Coding: CT of the Head
Policy ID: ART-56612
Billing and Coding: Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography
Policy ID: ART-56619
Billing and Coding: MRI and CT Scans of the Head and Neck
Policy ID: ART-57204

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with G93.0

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

No procedure linkages on file for G93.0

We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.

Convert G93.0 to ICD-9-CM

Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

ICD-10ICD-9Mapping Flags
G93.0 3480 00000

Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).

ICD-10 G93.0, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code G93.0 billable? +

Yes, G93.0 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

What other names or terms map to G93.0? +

ICD-10 G93.0 includes: Arachnoid cyst; Porencephalic cyst, acquired.

What codes are Type 1 Excludes for G93.0? +

Type 1 Excludes (never code together with G93.0): acquired periventricular cysts of newborn (P91.1); congenital cerebral cysts (Q04.6)

What ICD-9 codes does G93.0 map to? +

Per CMS GEMs, G93.0 maps to ICD-9 codes: 3480. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.

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