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ICD-10-CM Code for Malformations of aqueduct of Sylvius Q03.0

ICD-10 code Q03.0 for Malformations of aqueduct of Sylvius is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities .

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Official Long Descriptor

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

Q03

Includes: hydrocephalus in newborn

Excludes1: 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)

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Dx Coding for Hydrocephalus Patients
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Dx Coding for Hydrocephalus Patients
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Has anyone else had a problem with bulging fontanelles?
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Joubert syndrome
[QUOTE="Dfreddie, post: 399837, member: 367242"]The provider has it coded with D81.9. I don't believe that's correct. I'm having trouble finding a code though. Can anyone help me? I'm leaning toward Q... [ Read More ]
Joubert syndrome
The provider has it coded with D81.9. I don't believe that's correct. I'm having trouble finding a code though. Can anyone help me? I'm leaning toward Q03.1 or Q04.8... [ Read More ]
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