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brain death

Medical Definition

Irreversible absence of cortical and brain stem functioning.

Wikipedia Summary

Brain death is the permanent, irreversible, and complete loss of brain function, which may include cessation of involuntary activity necessary to sustain life. It differs from persistent vegetative state, in which the person is alive and some autonomic functions remain...
Related Codes (1)
Code
Description
Billable
Details
G93.82Brain death

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