R94.02
BillableAbnormal brain scan
Abnormal brain scan
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 motherO28
- 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 motherO28
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- signs and symptoms classified in the body system chapters
- •signs and symptoms of breast,N63, N64.5
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(7)
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Brain scan abnormal
- Scan NOS brain abnormal
- Brain scan NOS abnormal
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.
How does R94.02 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like abnormal brain scan affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of R94.02?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for R94.02 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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