Q04.3 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Other reduction deformities of brain for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.

Type 1 excludes for Q04.3 ICD 10 code
  • congenital malformations of corpus callosum (Q04.0)

Terms applicables to Q04.3 ICD 10 code
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to Q04.3 ICD10 Code:

Present On Admission (POA Exempt)

Q04.3 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting

Clinical information about Q04.3 ICD 10 code

Most brain malformations begin long before a baby is born. Something damages the developing nervous system or causes it to develop abnormally. Sometimes it's a genetic problem. In other cases, exposure to certain medicines, infections, or radiation during pregnancy interferes with brain development. Parts of the brain may be missing, abnormally small or large, or not fully developed.

Treatment depends upon the problem. In many cases, treatment only helps with symptoms. It may include antiseizure medicines, shunts to drain fluid from the brain, and physical therapy.

There are head malformations that do not involve the brain. Craniofacial disorders are the result of abnormal growth of soft tissue and bones in the face and head. It's common for new babies to have slightly uneven heads, but parents should watch the shape of their baby's head for possible problems.

NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

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