Specific code 2011 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 742.0
Encephalocele
  • ICD-9-CM 742.0 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 742.0 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: 742.0 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM Q01.9 Encephalocele, unspecified
Approximate Synonyms
  • Arnold Chiari Type 3
  • Cerebral meningocele, congenital
  • Chiari malformation type III
  • Congenital cerebral meningocele
  • Cranial hydromeningocele
  • Encephalocele, frontal
  • Encephalocele, nasal
  • Encephalocele, nasofrontal
  • Encephalocele, occipital
  • Encephalocystocele
  • Encephalomyelocele
  • Frontal encephalocele
  • Hydromeningocele - cranial (disorder)
  • Hydromeningocele, cranial
  • Meningocele cerebral, congenital
  • Meningoencephalocele
  • Nasal encephalocele
  • Nasofrontal encephalocele
  • Occipital encephalocele
Applies To
  • Encephalocystocele
  • Encephalomyelocele
  • Hydroencephalocele
  • Hydromeningocele, cranial
  • Meningocele, cerebral
  • Meningoencephalocele
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 742.0:
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