ICD-10 G93.81
Billable / SpecificTemporal sclerosis
About ICD-10-CM G93.81
ICD-10-CM code G93.81 represents Temporal sclerosis. This is a billable/specific code in the Nervous System chapter (block G93). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM G93.81 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under G93.81. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Hippocampal sclerosis
- Mesial temporal sclerosis
Medicare LCD Coverage for G93.81
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list G93.81 as a covered diagnosis.
Showing top 10 of 47 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing G93.81.
3 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with G93.81
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 93892 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Transcranial Doppler Studies CMS LCD
- 93888 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Transcranial Doppler Studies CMS LCD
- 93893 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Transcranial Doppler Studies CMS LCD
- 93886 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Transcranial Doppler Studies CMS LCD
- 93897 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Transcranial Doppler Studies CMS LCD
- 93896 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Transcranial Doppler Studies CMS LCD
- 93898 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Transcranial Doppler Studies CMS LCD
Convert G93.81 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 |
|---|---|---|
| G93.81 | 34881 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To G93.81
Other codes in section G89-G99 (Other disorders of the nervous system).
ICD-10 G93.81, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code G93.81 billable? +
Yes, G93.81 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 G93.81? +
ICD-10 G93.81 includes: Hippocampal sclerosis; Mesial temporal sclerosis.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with G93.81? +
Procedures frequently paired with G93.81 include: 93892, 93888, 93893, 93886, 93897.
What ICD-9 codes does G93.81 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, G93.81 maps to ICD-9 codes: 34881. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
Get the full PayerReady toolkit
Free access to CPT/ICD-10 lookup, denial appeals, fee comparator, and claim auditing with credentialing enrollment.
Start free →Run this code through our claim audit tool
Check NCCI bundling, MUE limits, and modifier logic before submission.
Try the auditor →Did this page help?
Quick signal so we know what to improve.
If you want a code reference page that doesn't exist yet, email coding@payerready.com.
Tell us what's missing or wrong: coding@payerready.com. We respond within 5 business days.
Reviewed by the PayerReady Medical Coding Team
Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.
Powered by 11K CPT · 98K ICD-10 · 860K MPFS rates · 4.5M NCCI edits · 9.5M NPIs. Our data methodology · About our coding team