Question 1

Is Q02 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Q02 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for microcephaly. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code Q02 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code Q02 represents Microcephaly. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code Q02 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code Q02 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Q02?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for Q02 is section:Q00-Q07 (Congenital malformations of the nervous system (Q00-Q07)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from Q02?

Accepted Answer

Code Q02 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: Meckel-Gruber syndrome (Q61.9). These conditions cannot be coded together with Q02 as they represent different diagnoses.

Q022026

Excludes11Not coded together

Code First1Sequence another code first

Excludes21Not included here

Notes1Additional information

Includes2Included conditions

Also Known As10Alternative terms

Is Q02 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code Q02 mean?

When was ICD-10 code Q02 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Q02?

What conditions are excluded from Q02?

What DRGs may include ICD-10 code Q02?

How common is hospitalization for Q02?