G93.82

Approximate Synonyms

• Electrocerebral silence

Clinical Information

• A state of prolonged irreversible cessation of all brain activity, including lower brain stem function with the complete absence of voluntary movements, responses to stimuli, brain stem reflexes, and spontaneous respirations. Reversible conditions which mimic this clinical state e.g., sedative overdose, hypothermia, etc.) are excluded prior to making the determination of brain death. from Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp348-9)

Details

• G93.82 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM G93.82 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of G93.82 – other international versions of ICD-10 G93.82 may differ.