Q01.8 – Encephalocele of other sites
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Congenital malformations of the nervous system
ICD-10-CM code
Q01.8
- Code
Q01.8(claims format:Q018)- Description
- Encephalocele of other sites
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 17. Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA1)
- Block
- Q00-Q07 Congenital malformations of the nervous system
- Parent codes
- Q01
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Q01 – Encephalocele
Includes:
- Arnold-Chiari syndrome, type III
- encephalocystocele
- encephalomyelocele
- hydroencephalocele
- hydromeningocele, cranial
- meningocele, cerebral
- meningoencephalocele
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- Meckel-Gruber syndrome (Q61.9)
Index terms for Q01.8
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in Q01
- Q01.0 – Frontal encephaloceleBillable
- Q01.1 – Nasofrontal encephaloceleBillable
- Q01.2 – Occipital encephaloceleBillable
- Q01.9 – Encephalocele, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Q01.8?
Q01.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for encephalocele of other sites, in the block Q00-Q07 (Congenital malformations of the nervous system).
Is Q01.8 a billable code?
Yes. Q01.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does Q01.8 belong to?
It belongs to category Q01 – Encephalocele.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.