ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for brain acquired cyst
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Cyst (colloid) (mucous) (simple) (retention) › brain (acquired)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding brain acquired cyst
The ICD-10-CM code for brain acquired cyst is G93.0 (Cerebral cysts). The official index lists 3 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on G93.0.
Within G93 (other disorders of brain), G93.0 is specifically for cerebral cysts. Related codes cover Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified (G93.1), benign intracranial hypertension (G93.2), Postviral and related fatigue syndromes (G93.3), other and unspecified encephalopathy (G93.4), compression of brain (G93.5), cerebral edema (G93.6), Reye's syndrome (G93.7), other specified disorders of brain (G93.8) and 1 more.
Don't report G93.0 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: acquired periventricular cysts of newborn (P91.1) and congenital cerebral cysts (Q04.6).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
More specific brain acquired cyst codes (official index)
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for G93.0)
Common questions about brain acquired cyst ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for brain acquired cyst?
- G93.0 — Cerebral cysts. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: Q04.6, B67.99, Q04.6.
What is the ICD-10 code for congenital brain acquired cyst?
- Q04.6 — Congenital cerebral cysts.
What is the ICD-10 code for hydatid brain acquired cyst?
- B67.99 — Other echinococcosis.
Is G93.0 billable?
- Yes. G93.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can G93.0 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict G93.0 as a principal diagnosis.
Is G93.0 a CC or MCC?
- No. G93.0 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.