G93.5

Billable

Compression of brain

G93.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Compression of brain. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
G00-G99
Parent
G93
Edition
FY2026

G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system

Includes

  • Arnold-Chiari type 1 compression of brain
  • Compression of brain (stem)
  • Herniation of brain (stem)

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • traumatic compression of brain (S06.A-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code G93.5?
G93.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Compression of brain". It falls under G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system.
Is G93.5 a billable code?
Yes — G93.5 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from G93.5?
Excludes1 (not coded here): traumatic compression of brain (S06.A-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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