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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Macrocephaly(Q75.3, G91.9)

ICD-10 Coding for Macrocephaly(Q75.3, G91.9)

Q75.3
G91.9

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for macrocephaly(q75.3, g91.9) includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Large Head
Increased Head Circumference
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Macrocephaly(Q75.3, G91.9)

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Macrocephaly(Q75.3, G91.9)

Use ICD-10 code Q75.3 for macrocephaly, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Macrocephaly

Billable Code
Q75.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • OFC >97th percentile
  • • Normal neuroimaging
  • • Negative family history of pathology

Applicable To

  • • Isolated congenital macrocephaly

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies isolated macrocephaly.

Hydrocephalus, unspecified

Billable Code
G91.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Ventricular enlargement on MRI
  • • Symptoms of increased ICP

Applicable To

  • • Acquired hydrocephalus causing macrocephaly

Important Notes

  • • Ensure hydrocephalus is documented as the cause.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R62.51

Developmental delay

Use if developmental delay is present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for macrocephaly?

The ICD-10 code for isolated macrocephaly is Q75.3. This code is used when macrocephaly is present without syndromic features or underlying conditions like hydrocephalus.

How do you code macrocephaly with hydrocephalus?

For macrocephaly due to hydrocephalus, use G91.9 for hydrocephalus and Q75.3 for macrocephaly, ensuring correct sequencing.

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