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Q03.0

Billable

Malformations of aqueduct of Sylvius

Malformations of aqueduct of Sylvius

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 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

Related Codes(3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

Also Known As / Clinical Terms(53)

Clinical Terms

  • Aqueductal stenosis
  • Stenoses, Aqueductal
  • Hydrocephalus with anomaly of aqueduct of Sylvius
  • Aqueduct of Sylvius anomaly
  • Aqueduct of Sylvius stenosis
  • Stenosis of the aqueduct of Sylvius
  • Spina bifida with stenosis of aqueduct of Sylvius
  • Aqueductal Stenoses
  • aqueduct stenosis
  • Hydrocephalus associated with congenital aqueduct stenosis
  • Stenosis, Aqueductal
  • Anomaly of aqueduct of Sylvius
  • Congenital atresia of aqueduct of Sylvius
  • aqueduct of stenosis sylvius
  • Stenosis of aqueduct of Sylvius
  • Congenital stenosis of aqueduct of Sylvius
  • Congenital obstruction of aqueduct of Sylvius (disorder)
  • Congenital obstruction of aqueduct of Sylvius
  • Obstruction of aqueduct of Sylvius, congenital
  • Congenital stenosis of aqueduct of Sylvius (disorder)
  • Aqueduct of Sylvius anomaly (disorder)
  • Narrowing of aqueduct of Sylvius
  • Atresia of aqueduct of Sylvius
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.

How does Q03.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malformations of aqueduct of sylvius affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of Q03.0?

Q03.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: LA04.0 (Hydrocephalus with stenosis of the aqueduct of Sylvius).

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