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Q03.0

Billable

Malformations of aqueduct of Sylvius

Malformations of aqueduct of Sylvius

Status

Billable / Specific

Parent Code

Q03

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Anomaly of aqueduct of Sylvius
  • Obstruction of aqueduct of Sylvius, congenital
  • Stenosis of aqueduct of Sylvius

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • hydrocephalus in newborn

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • Arnold-Chiari syndrome, type II (Q07.0-)
  • acquired hydrocephalus (G91.-)
  • hydrocephalus due to congenital toxoplasmosis (P37.1)
  • hydrocephalus with spina bifida (Q05.0-Q05.4)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

SNOMED CT

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for malformations of aqueduct of sylvius?

The ICD-10-CM code for malformations of aqueduct of sylvius is Q03.0. The full clinical description is "Malformations of aqueduct of Sylvius". Q03.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code Q03.0 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Q03.0 represents "Malformations of aqueduct of Sylvius". It is classified under Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is Q03.0 a billable code?

Yes, Q03.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is Q03.0 in?

Q03.0 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).

What codes cannot be used with Q03.0?

Q03.0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: Arnold-Chiari syndrome, type II (Q07.0-); acquired hydrocephalus (G91.-); hydrocephalus due to congenital toxoplasmosis (P37.1); and 1 more.

What SNOMED CT codes does Q03.0 map to?

Q03.0 maps to 7 SNOMED CT concepts: 25397008, 698999002, 67876003, 50429003, 302882002, and 2 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Q03.0?

Q03.0 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0266476, C0266474, C0266475. 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.