G94 Other disorders of brain in diseases classified elsewhere

Billable

Block: Other disorders of the nervous system (G89-G99)

Excludes 1 (cannot be coded together)

  • encephalopathy in congenital syphilis (A50.49)
  • encephalopathy in influenza (J09.X9, J10.81, J11.81)
  • encephalopathy in syphilis (A52.19)
  • hydrocephalus in diseases classified elsewhere (G91.4)

Code First

  • underlying disease
This category is a complete, billable diagnosis code.

No additional specificity is required — submit G94 directly on claims and documentation without a subcode extension.

Last reviewed: September 2026