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

ICD-10 G93.41

Billable / Specific MCC

Metabolic encephalopathy

G93
Block
1
Synonyms
61
LCDs
5
Payer Policies
0
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM G93.41

ICD-10-CM code G93.41 represents Metabolic encephalopathy. This is a billable/specific code in the Nervous System chapter (block G93). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM G93.41 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Coding Tips for G93.41

Specialist guidance from the PayerReady Medical Coding Team. Specificity warnings, HCC capture rules, sequencing notes.

Inpatient DRG impact: MCC

G93.41 is designated MCC for MS-DRG grouping. On inpatient claims, this code can shift the DRG to the with-MCC variant when documented as a present-on-admission secondary diagnosis. Hospital CDI programs flag MCC opportunities during chart review. Failure to capture this code may leave 30 to 80 percent of the inpatient stay revenue unrealized.

Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms

Clinical terms and conditions classified under G93.41. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.

  • Septic encephalopathy

Inpatient DRG Impact, MCC

codes Metabolic encephalopathy. As a Major Complication/Comorbidity (MCC), this can shift the DRG assignment to a higher-weighted category, substantial reimbursement impact.

Medicare LCD Coverage for G93.41

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list G93.41 as a covered diagnosis.

61 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 61 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Visual Fields Testing
Article ID: 56551, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1427 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 92082 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Visual Fields Testing
Article ID: 56551, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1427 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 92083 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Visual Fields Testing
Article ID: 56551, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1427 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 92081 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Heavy Metal Testing
Article ID: 56767, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 294 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 82175 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Heavy Metal Testing
Article ID: 56767, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 294 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 84630 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Heavy Metal Testing
Article ID: 56767, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 294 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 82495 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Heavy Metal Testing
Article ID: 56767, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 294 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 84285 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Heavy Metal Testing
Article ID: 56767, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 294 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 83825 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Heavy Metal Testing
Article ID: 56767, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 294 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 82108 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Heavy Metal Testing
Article ID: 56767, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 294 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 82525 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing G93.41.

5 policies

5 Medicare

Billing and Coding: Visual Fields Testing
Policy ID: ART-56551
Billing and Coding: CT of the Head
Policy ID: ART-56612
Billing and Coding: Heavy Metal Testing
Policy ID: ART-56767
Billing and Coding: Visual Fields Testing
Policy ID: ART-56799
Billing and Coding: MRI and CT Scans of the Head and Neck
Policy ID: ART-57204

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with G93.41

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

No procedure linkages on file for G93.41

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 G93.41 to ICD-9-CM

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

ICD-10ICD-9Mapping Flags
G93.41 34831 00000

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

ICD-10 G93.41, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code G93.41 billable? +

Yes, G93.41 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 G93.41? +

ICD-10 G93.41 includes: Septic encephalopathy.

Is G93.41 a CC or MCC for inpatient DRG? +

Yes, this code is designated as MCC. Documenting as a secondary diagnosis on inpatient claims can shift the DRG to a higher-weighted category.

What ICD-9 codes does G93.41 map to? +

Per CMS GEMs, G93.41 maps to ICD-9 codes: 34831. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.

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