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R94.02

Billable

Abnormal brain scan

Abnormal brain scan

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

R90-R94

Parent Code

R94.0

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • nonspecific abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging by computerized axial tomography [CAT scan]
  • nonspecific abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging by magnetic resonance imaging [MRI][NMR]
  • nonspecific abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging by positron emission tomography [PET scan]
  • nonspecific abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging by thermography
  • nonspecific abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging by ultrasound [echogram]
  • nonspecific abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging by X-ray examination
  • abnormal results of radionuclide [radioisotope] uptake studies
  • abnormal results of scintigraphy

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother (O28.-)
  • diagnostic abnormal findings classified elsewhere - see Alphabetical Index

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother (O28.-)
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • signs and symptoms classified in the body system chapters
  • signs and symptoms of breast (N63, N64.5)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for abnormal brain scan?

The ICD-10-CM code for abnormal brain scan is R94.02. The full clinical description is "Abnormal brain scan". R94.02 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code R94.02 mean?

ICD-10-CM code R94.02 represents "Abnormal brain scan". It is classified under Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is R94.02 a billable code?

Yes, R94.02 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is R94.02 in?

R94.02 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).

What codes cannot be used with R94.02?

R94.02 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother (O28.-); diagnostic abnormal findings classified elsewhere - see Alphabetical Index.

What are the UMLS CUIs for R94.02?

R94.02 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0476393. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.