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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Dandy-Walker Syndrome

ICD-10 Coding for Dandy-Walker Syndrome

Q03.1
O35.0XX1

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

Also Known as:
Dandy-Walker Malformation
Dandy-Walker Complex
Dandy-Walker Variant
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Dandy-Walker Syndrome

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Dandy-Walker Syndrome

Use ICD-10 code Q03.1 for dandy-walker malformation, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Dandy-Walker malformation

Billable Code
Q03.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • MRI showing hypoplastic/absent cerebellar vermis
  • • Cystic dilation of the fourth ventricle
  • • Enlarged posterior fossa

Applicable To

  • • Hydrocephalus with Dandy-Walker malformation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure all three diagnostic criteria are documented to avoid misclassification.

Maternal care for suspected fetal abnormality and damage

Non-Billable
O35.0XX1
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Prenatal ultrasound or MRI findings indicating CNS anomalies

Applicable To

  • • Prenatal care for suspected CNS anomalies

Important Notes

  • • Always sequence before fetal codes in prenatal documentation.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Q21.0

Ventricular septal defect

Use when a cardiac defect is present alongside Dandy-Walker.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for Dandy-Walker syndrome?

The ICD-10 code for Dandy-Walker syndrome is Q03.1, used when all diagnostic criteria are confirmed via imaging.

How do you code Dandy-Walker syndrome in prenatal cases?

For prenatal cases, use O35.0XX1 for maternal care, followed by Q03.1 for the fetal diagnosis.

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