Specific code 2011 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 655.00
Central nervous system malformation in fetus unspecified as to episode of care in pregnancy
  • Short description: Fetal cns malform-unspec.
  • ICD-9-CM 655.00 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 655.00 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 655.00 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM O35.0XX0 Maternal care for (suspected) central nervous system malformation in fetus, not applicable or unspecified
Approximate Synonyms
  • Fetal anencephaly
  • Fetal hydrocephalus
  • Fetal hydrocephalus with antenatal (before birth) problem
  • Fetal spina bifida
  • Fetal ultrasound choroid plexus cyst
  • Fetal ultrasound marker w choroid plexus cyst
  • Fetal ultrasound marker with choroid plexus cyst
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