Q02 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Microcephaly for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Includes for Q02 ICD 10 code
- hydromicrocephaly
- micrencephalon
Type 1 excludes for Q02 ICD 10 code
- Meckel-Gruber syndrome (Q61.9)
Terms applicables to Q02 ICD 10 code
- H - Hydromicrocephaly
- M - Micrencephalon, micrencephaly
- M - Microcephalus, microcephalic, microcephaly
- M - Microencephalon
- O - Oligoencephalon
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to Q02 ICD10 Code:
- Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
- Q00-Q07 Congenital malformations of the nervous system
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
Q02 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about Q02 ICD 10 code
Most brain malformations begin long before a baby is born. Something damages the developing nervous system or causes it to develop abnormally. Sometimes it's a genetic problem. In other cases, exposure to certain medicines, infections, or radiation during pregnancy interferes with brain development. Parts of the brain may be missing, abnormally small or large, or not fully developed.
Treatment depends upon the problem. In many cases, treatment only helps with symptoms. It may include antiseizure medicines, shunts to drain fluid from the brain, and physical therapy.
There are head malformations that do not involve the brain. Craniofacial disorders are the result of abnormal growth of soft tissue and bones in the face and head. It's common for new babies to have slightly uneven heads, but parents should watch the shape of their baby's head for possible problems.
NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
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