Q01

Non-billable

Encephalocele

Q01 is the ICD-10-CM code for Encephalocele. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Q01.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
Q00-Q99
Subcodes
5
Edition
FY2026

Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities

Includes

  • Arnold-Chiari syndrome, type III
  • encephalocystocele
  • encephalomyelocele
  • hydroencephalocele
  • hydromeningocele, cranial
  • meningocele, cerebral
  • meningoencephalocele

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • Meckel-Gruber syndrome (Q61.9)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q01?
Q01 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Encephalocele". It falls under Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
Is Q01 a billable code?
No — Q01 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Q01.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Q01?
Q01 has 5 more specific child codes, including Q01.0, Q01.1, Q01.2.
What is excluded from Q01?
Excludes1 (not coded here): Meckel-Gruber syndrome (Q61.9).

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

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