ICD-10-CM Q01.2: Occipital encephalocele

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Q01.2

Occipital encephalocele

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code Q01.2 (Occipital encephalocele)

ICD-10-CM code Q01.2 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 Q01.2 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Q01.2 - Occipital 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 Occipital encephalocele.