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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for developmental and epileptic encephalopathy

G93.45

Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy

✓ Billable / specificCC — complication/comorbidity

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Encephalopathy (acute) › developmental and epileptic”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding developmental and epileptic encephalopathy

The ICD-10-CM code for developmental and epileptic encephalopathy is G93.45 (Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy).

Within G93.4 (other and unspecified encephalopathy), G93.45 is specifically for developmental and epileptic encephalopathy. Related codes cover encephalopathy, unspecified (G93.40), metabolic encephalopathy (G93.41), Megalencephalic leukoencephalopathy with subcortical cysts (G93.42), leukoencephalopathy with calcifications and cysts (G93.43), Adult-onset leukodystrophy with axonal spheroids (G93.44) and other encephalopathy (G93.49).

As a secondary diagnosis it is a CC (complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the "with CC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.

In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 070 (Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with MCC, relative weight 1.6093), DRG 071 (Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with CC, relative weight 1.0177), DRG 072 (Other Cerebrovascular Disorders without CC/MCC, relative weight 0.7348), DRG 974 (HIV with Major Related Condition with MCC, relative weight 3.0506), DRG 975 (HIV with Major Related Condition with CC, relative weight 1.3252) and DRG 976 (HIV with Major Related Condition without CC/MCC, relative weight 0.8124), in MDC 01 (Diseases and Disorders of the Nervous System) and MDC 25 (Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infections), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.

Common questions about developmental and epileptic encephalopathy ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for developmental and epileptic encephalopathy?

G93.45 — Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy.

Is G93.45 billable?

Yes. G93.45 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).

Can G93.45 be used as a principal diagnosis?

Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict G93.45 as a principal diagnosis.

Is G93.45 a CC or MCC?

G93.45 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.