Q03.0
Billable codeMalformations of aqueduct of Sylvius
The ICD-10 code for malformations of aqueduct of sylvius is Q03.0.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Anomaly of aqueduct of Sylvius
- Obstruction of aqueduct of Sylvius, congenital
- Stenosis of aqueduct of Sylvius
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- Q03.1Atresia of foramina of Magendie and Luschka
- Q03.8Other congenital hydrocephalus
- Q03.9Congenital hydrocephalus, unspecified
- Q03.0Malformations of aqueduct of Sylvius
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 7423Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
Q03.0 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.