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Q00

Non-billable

Anencephaly and similar malformations

Anencephaly and similar malformations

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)

Child Codes (3)

Q00.0

Anencephaly

BillableQ00.1

Craniorachischisis

BillableQ00.2

Iniencephaly

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for anencephaly and similar malformations?

The ICD-10-CM code for anencephaly and similar malformations is Q00. The full clinical description is "Anencephaly and similar malformations". Q00 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code Q00 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Q00 represents "Anencephaly and similar malformations". It is classified under Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Q00 a billable code?

No, Q00 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under Q00.

What chapter is Q00 in?

Q00 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).

What are the subcategories under Q00?

Q00 has 3 child codes, including: Q00.0 (Anencephaly), Q00.1 (Craniorachischisis), Q00.2 (Iniencephaly).

What are the UMLS CUIs for Q00?

Q00 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0158530. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.