Q04
Non-billableOther congenital malformations of brain
Q04 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other congenital malformations of brain. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Q04.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- Q00-Q99
- Subcodes
- 9
- Edition
- FY2026
Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHMost 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…
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