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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Arnold-Chiari Syndrome

ICD-10 Coding for Arnold-Chiari Syndrome

Q07.0
Q07.9

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for arnold-chiari syndrome includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Chiari Malformation
Arnold-Chiari Malformation
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Arnold-Chiari Syndrome

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Arnold-Chiari Syndrome

Use ICD-10 code Q07.0 for arnold-chiari syndrome, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Arnold-Chiari syndrome

Non-Billable
Q07.0
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • MRI shows cerebellar tonsil herniation ≥5 mm below foramen magnum
documentation:
  • • Documentation specifies Arnold-Chiari Type II

Applicable To

  • • Arnold-Chiari malformation Type II

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies Type II and associated conditions for accurate coding.

Congenital malformation of nervous system, unspecified

Billable Code
Q07.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
    documentation:
    • • Lack of specific documentation for Chiari type

    Important Notes

    • • Query provider if type is not documented to avoid using unspecified code.
    Ancillary Codes

    Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

    G91.9

    Hydrocephalus, unspecified

    Use when hydrocephalus is present alongside Arnold-Chiari syndrome.

    G95.0

    Syringomyelia and syringobulbia

    Use when syringomyelia is present alongside Arnold-Chiari syndrome.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the ICD-10 code for Arnold-Chiari syndrome?

    The ICD-10 code for Arnold-Chiari syndrome, specifically Type II, is Q07.0. If the type is unspecified, use Q07.9.

    How do you code Chiari malformation without specified type?

    When the type of Chiari malformation is not specified, use ICD-10 code Q07.9.

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