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    ICD-10-CM Code For Other Congenital Malformations Of Brain: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group Q04 includes a range of congenital brain malformations such as cerebral dysgenesis, holoprosencephaly variants, and other specified and unspecified developmental anomalies of the brain that impact structure and neurologic function. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document congenital anomalies identified prenatally, at birth, or later in life, capturing disease severity, extent of brain involvement, and associated neurological complications. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM Q04 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.

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    ICD-10-CM Q04: Other Congenital Malformations Of Brain Overview

    This group includes congenital malformations of the brain that are not classified elsewhere, affecting central nervous system structure and function. These conditions target the developing brain and may present with neurological deficits, developmental delay, or other clinical manifestations. Accurate coding is important for complete clinical documentation and for supporting appropriate reimbursement.

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    When to Use

    Use codes from this group when clinical or imaging findings document a congenital brain malformation that fits the descriptions within the Q04 category. Codes are appropriate for reporting these conditions when they are diagnosed prenatally, at birth, or during subsequent clinical encounters where the congenital brain anomaly is relevant to care.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

    9 rows

    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    Q04.0Congenital malformations of corpus callosum
    Q04.1Arhinencephaly
    Q04.2Holoprosencephaly
    Q04.3Other reduction deformities of brain
    Q04.4Septo-optic dysplasia of brain
    Q04.5Megalencephaly
    Q04.6Congenital cerebral cysts
    Q04.8Other specified congenital malformations of brain
    Q04.9Congenital malformation of brain, unspecified

    DRG Codes

    5 rows

    DRG CodeDescription
    091Other Disorders of Nervous System with MCC
    092Other Disorders of Nervous System with CC
    093Other Disorders of Nervous System without CC/MCC
    791Prematurity with Major Problems
    793Full Term Neonate with Major Problems

    Typical Clinical Scenarios

    • A newborn is noted at birth to have microcephaly with developmental delay and seizures; prenatal ultrasound had shown abnormal brain structure. The infant is admitted to the neonatal unit for neurological evaluation including cranial MRI, genetic testing, and seizure management; a congenital malformation of the brain is assigned as the underlying etiology for the structural abnormalities and neurological symptoms. Typical codes: Q04.0, Q04.3
    • A school-aged child with a history of congenital hydrocephalus treated with a ventriculoperitoneal shunt presents for routine neurosurgical follow-up and assessment of cognitive and motor development. The visit documents ongoing sequelae from the underlying congenital brain malformation and surveillance of shunt function; a congenital malformation code is used to capture the chronic congenital nervous system anomaly as the primary diagnosis. Typical codes: Q04.2, Q04.5
    • An adult patient with known congenital cerebral cystic lesion presents to the emergency department with acute worsening headaches and focal neurological signs after minor head trauma; imaging reveals enlargement of the cyst and mass effect. The acute presentation is managed emergently, and coding captures both the acute complication and the preexisting congenital brain malformation as the cause of the cystic lesion and current decompensation. Typical codes: Q04.4, Q04.8

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    ICD-10-CM Code For Encephalocele: Group Overview

    Q02-MICROCEPHALY

    ICD-10-CM Code For Microcephaly: Group Overview

    Q03-CONGENITAL-HYDROCEPHALUS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Congenital Hydrocephalus: Group Overview

    Q05-SPINA-BIFIDA

    ICD-10-CM Code For Spina Bifida: Group Overview

    Q06-OTHER-CONGENITAL-MALFORMATIONS-OF-SPINAL-CORD

    ICD-10-CM Code For Other Congenital Malformations Of Spinal Cord: Group Overview

    Q07-OTHER-CONGENITAL-MALFORMATIONS-NERVOUS-SYSTEM

    ICD-10-CM Code For Other Congenital Malformations Of Nervous System: Group Overview

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    References

    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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