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Wiki Insight needed on “early encephalocele”

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Start date May 31, 2024

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brandi1030

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May 31, 2024

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Is there a ICD10CM code for what is considered an early encephalocele? Imaging shows a tegmen defect, but no evidence of encephalocele.

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May 31, 2024

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brandi1030 said:
Is there a ICD10CM code for what is considered an early encephalocele? Imaging shows a tegmen defect, but no evidence of encephalocele.

This might lead you in the right direction.

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/~/medi...cal-coding/Index-coding-rules/WACR-031836.pdf

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Thank you so much. I will definitely present this to our physician.

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