ICD-10 G93.2
Billable / SpecificBenign intracranial hypertension
About ICD-10-CM G93.2
ICD-10-CM code G93.2 represents Benign intracranial hypertension. This is a billable/specific code in the Nervous System chapter (block G93). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM G93.2 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under G93.2. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Pseudotumor
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with G93.2. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- hypertensive encephalopathy (I67.4)
- obstructive hydrocephalus (G91.1)
Medicare LCD Coverage for G93.2
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list G93.2 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing G93.2.
1 Cigna
5 Medicare
3 Aetna
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with G93.2
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert G93.2 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| G93.2 | 3482 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To G93.2
Other codes in section G89-G99 (Other disorders of the nervous system).
ICD-10 G93.2, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code G93.2 billable? +
Yes, G93.2 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 G93.2? +
ICD-10 G93.2 includes: Pseudotumor.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for G93.2? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with G93.2): hypertensive encephalopathy (I67.4); obstructive hydrocephalus (G91.1)
What ICD-9 codes does G93.2 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, G93.2 maps to ICD-9 codes: 3482. 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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