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Q04.4

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Septo-optic dysplasia of brain

HCC Category Mapping

V28HCC 182Spinal Cord Disorders/Injuries
0.282
V24HCC 72Spinal Cord Disorders/Injuries
0.464
ESRDHCC 72Spinal Cord Disorders/Injuries
0.000
RxHCCHCC 155Myelitis and Encephalomyelitis
0.000

What This Code Means

A birth defect characterized by underdevelopment of the optic nerves and a thin or absent pituitary gland, affecting vision and hormone regulation.

Coding Tips

  • This condition requires documentation of both optic nerve and pituitary involvement
  • Code associated endocrine abnormalities separately if present

Clinical Significance

Septo-optic dysplasia involves underdevelopment of optic nerves and absent septum pellucidum, often with pituitary dysfunction. This condition requires multidisciplinary care including ophthalmology, endocrinology, and neurology for comprehensive management of visual and hormonal deficits.

Documentation Requirements

  • Documentation of optic nerve hypoplasia or dysplasia
  • Evidence of absent or thin septum pellucidum on neuroimaging
  • Visual function assessment and ophthalmologic examination
  • Endocrine evaluation for pituitary dysfunction
  • Neuroimaging confirming septo-optic dysplasia features
  • Developmental assessment and neurological examination
  • Growth hormone and other pituitary hormone testing
  • Multidisciplinary care coordination documentation

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