ICD-10-CM Q02: Microcephaly

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Q02

Microcephaly

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Q02

Includes Notes
  • hydromicrocephaly
  • micrencephalon
Excludes1: Not Coded Here

Meckel-Gruber syndrome (Q61.9)

Code First

, if applicable, congenital Zika virus disease

About ICD-10-CM Code Q02 (Microcephaly)

ICD-10-CM code Q02 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 Q02 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Q02 - Microcephaly. 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 Microcephaly.