ICD-10-CM code "Q03": Congenital hydrocephalus (2024)

Overview

ICD-10 CodeQ03
DescriptionCongenital hydrocephalus
Hierarchy
  1. Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  2. Congenital malformations of the nervous system (Q00-Q07)
  3. Congenital hydrocephalus (Q03)
Billable statusNon billable code

Excludes

  1. Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)

    Type 2inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)

  2. Congenital malformations of the nervous system (Q00-Q07)
  3. Congenital hydrocephalus (Q03)

    Type 1Arnold-Chiari syndrome, type II (Q07.0-)

    Type 1acquired hydrocephalus (G91.-)

    Type 1hydrocephalus due to congenital toxoplasmosis (P37.1)

    Type 1hydrocephalus with spina bifida (Q05.0-Q05.4)

Includes

  1. Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  2. Congenital malformations of the nervous system (Q00-Q07)
  3. Congenital hydrocephalus (Q03)

    Includeshydrocephalus in newborn

Subcategories