Is Q01.2 a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes. Q01.2 (Occipital encephalocele) is billable and can be used for insurance claims. Always verify payer-specific requirements.

Q01.2 ✓ Billable

Occipital encephalocele

Q: What is ICD-10 code Q01.2?

ICD-10-CM code Q01.2 stands for "Occipital encephalocele". It is a billable code in the Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities chapter, effective FY2026 (Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026).

ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities

Code

Q01.2

System

ICD-10-CM

Billable

Yes — valid for submission

Effective

FY2026

Chapter

Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities

Source

CMS / CDC NCHS

⚠ Verify before billing. Confirm against the current CMS/NCHS ICD-10-CM files and your payer's rules before claims submission.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q01.2?

ICD-10-CM code Q01.2 represents Occipital encephalocele. It is a billable diagnosis code in the Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.

Is Q01.2 billable?

Yes. Q01.2 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for insurance claims and clinical documentation.

What chapter is Q01.2 in?

Q01.2 belongs to the Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities chapter (Q00–Q99) of ICD-10-CM.

Related codes in the Q01 category

Q01 Encephalocele Non-billable Q01.0 Frontal encephalocele Billable Q01.1 Nasofrontal encephalocele Billable Q01.8 Encephalocele of other sites Billable Q01.9 Encephalocele, unspecified Billable

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