Neurology & Pain Management Coding Alert
Reader Questions:
Do You Know Dx for This ‘Mega’ Condition?
Published on Wed Jul 17, 2024
Question: What is megalencephaly, and how do I choose a diagnosis code for the condition? Connecticut Subscriber Answer: Coding for the condition is easy enough. Report Q04.5 (Megalencephaly). Condition description: Megalencephaly, which is also sometimes referred to as macrencephaly, is a condition where a patient has an abnormally large brain specifically due to an increased number of neurons and glial cells. This condition could be associated with a number of genetic and neurological disorders.
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