Find information on intracranial hypertension diagnosis, including clinical documentation, medical coding, and healthcare resources. Learn about idiopathic intracranial hypertension, IIH, pseudotumor cerebri, papilledema, lumbar puncture, CSF pressure, and diagnostic criteria. Explore relevant medical coding guidelines, ICD-10 codes (G93.2), and best practices for accurate clinical documentation of intracranial hypertension. This resource provides valuable information for healthcare professionals, medical coders, and patients seeking to understand this condition.
Also known as
Benign intracranial hypertension
Increased pressure within the skull without a known cause.
Other intracranial hypertension
Elevated intracranial pressure not classified elsewhere.
Nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage
Bleeding within the skull not caused by trauma, can raise pressure.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the Intracranial Hypertension due to a known underlying medical condition?
Yes
Is it due to Obstructive Hydrocephalus?
No
Is it Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH)?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Increased pressure in the skull. |
Headache from medication overuse. |
Brain tumor causing pressure. |
Patient presents with complaints consistent with intracranial hypertension (IH), also known as idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) and pseudotumor cerebri. Symptoms include headache, described as pressure-like, pulsatile, or throbbing, often worse in the morning or with Valsalva maneuvers. Visual disturbances are reported, including transient visual obscurations, diplopia, and pulsatile tinnitus. Physical examination may reveal papilledema on funduscopic exam. Other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, neck stiffness, and dizziness may be present. Differential diagnosis includes brain tumor, meningitis, venous sinus thrombosis, and other causes of elevated intracranial pressure. Neuroimaging, such as MRI brain and MR venography, is negative for structural abnormalities or venous sinus thrombosis, supporting the diagnosis of IIH. Lumbar puncture reveals elevated opening pressure greater than 250 mmH2O in adults with normal cerebrospinal fluid composition. Risk factors assessed include obesity, female sex, certain medications (e.g., tetracyclines, vitamin A derivatives), and medical conditions such as sleep apnea and endocrine disorders. Treatment plan includes weight loss if applicable, acetazolamide for symptom management and pressure reduction, and regular ophthalmologic monitoring for visual changes. Patient education provided on the importance of adherence to treatment, regular follow-up, and potential complications including vision loss. Further evaluation and management may include optic nerve sheath fenestration or cerebrospinal fluid shunting if medical therapy fails to control symptoms or prevent progressive vision loss. ICD-10 code G93.2, Benign intracranial hypertension, is assigned.