G45.0
Vertebro-basilar artery syndrome
Approximate Synonyms
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Basilar artery syndrome
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Vertebral artery syndrome
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Vertebrobasilar artery syndrome
Clinical Information
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Localized or diffuse reduction in blood flow through the vertebrobasilar arterial system, which supplies the brain stem; cerebellum; occipital lobe; medial temporal lobe; and thalamus. Characteristic clinical features include syncope; lightheadedness; visual disturbances; and vertigo. Brain stem infarctions or other brain infarction may be associated.
Details
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G45.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM G45.0 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of G45.0 – other international versions of ICD-10 G45.0 may differ.