Q04.6

Congenital cerebral cysts

Risk-adjusting (HCC)Billable code

HCC risk adjustment mapping

CMS-HCC V28

HCC182

Spinal Cord Disorders/Injuries

CMS-HCC ESRD V24

HCC72

Spinal Cord Disorders/Injuries

RxHCC V08

RXHCC155

Spinal Cord Disorders

Coding notes

Excludes 1 never coded together · Excludes 2 may co-exist

This code · Q04.6
Excludes 1

acquired porencephalic cyst (G93.0)

Synonyms

Porencephaly Schizencephaly

Inherited from Q04Other congenital malformations of brain
Excludes 1

cyclopia (Q87.0) macrocephaly (Q75.3)

Inherited from chapter 17Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
Excludes 2

inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)

Note

Codes from this chapter are not for use on maternal records

Official Guidelines for Q04.6

FY 2026 ›
I.C.17Chapter-specific guidanceChapter 17: Congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA1)

Sections that reference Q04.6

Sections whose FY 2026 text names Q04.6, its Q04 category, or a range containing it — the chapter guidance above is the authoritative source.

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