G92.8 Other toxic encephalopathy

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Code First

poisoning due to drug or toxin, if applicable, (T36-T65 with fifth or sixth character 1-4 or 6)

Additional

code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

Applicable To

Toxic encephalitis
Toxic metabolic encephalopathy

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G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
G89-G99 Other disorders of the nervous system (G89-G99)
G92 Toxic encephalopathy
G92.8 Other toxic encephalopathy
Use Additional
code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

Applicable to
Toxic encephalitis
Toxic metabolic encephalopathy

Code First
poisoning due to drug or toxin, if applicable, (T36-T65 with fifth or sixth character 1-4 or 6)