Q04.6

Billable

Congenital cerebral cysts

Q04.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for Congenital cerebral cysts. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
Q00-Q99
Parent
Q04
Edition
FY2026

Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Your brain is the control center of your body. It controls your thoughts, memory, speech, and movement. It regulates the function of many organs. It's part of your nervous system, which also includes your spinal cord and peripheral nerves. The nervous system sends signals between your brain and the rest of the body. Your nerves take in information from your senses and send it to the brain to be processed. Your brain…

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Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • Porencephaly
  • Schizencephaly

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • acquired porencephalic cyst (G93.0)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q04.6?
Q04.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Congenital cerebral cysts". It falls under Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
Is Q04.6 a billable code?
Yes — Q04.6 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from Q04.6?
Excludes1 (not coded here): acquired porencephalic cyst (G93.0).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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