ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Q01
Encephalocele
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Q01
Includes Notes
- Arnold-Chiari syndrome, type III
- encephalocystocele
- encephalomyelocele
- hydroencephalocele
- hydromeningocele, cranial
- meningocele, cerebral
- meningoencephalocele
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
Meckel-Gruber syndrome (Q61.9)
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for Q01):
About ICD-10-CM Code Q01 (Encephalocele)
ICD-10-CM code Q01 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM Q01 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Q01 - Encephalocele. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Encephalocele.