2025 ICD-10-CM code Q00
Anencephaly and similar malformations.
The medical necessity for services related to Q00 stems from the need to diagnose, manage, and provide supportive care for infants with these severe congenital malformations.Genetic counseling is also medically necessary for family planning and recurrence risk assessment.
Diagnosing and managing anencephaly and similar malformations typically falls under the purview of specialists in neonatology, perinatology, and pediatric neurology.Genetic counseling is also crucial for families affected by these conditions.
In simple words: This code represents a serious birth defect where the baby is born without a major portion of the brain, skull, and scalp.
Anencephaly and similar malformations
Example 1: A newborn is diagnosed with anencephaly, confirmed by physical examination and imaging studies., A prenatal ultrasound reveals findings consistent with craniorachischisis, a severe neural tube defect similar to anencephaly., A fetus is diagnosed with iniencephaly, a rare malformation characterized by a deficient brain and retroflexion of the head.
Documentation for Q00 should include detailed clinical findings, imaging results (such as ultrasound or MRI), and any relevant genetic testing information.
- Specialties:Neonatology, Perinatology, Pediatric Neurology, Genetics
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Birthing Center