ICD-Code Q04.1: Arhinencephaly
Parts of the brain have not formed correctly.
The brain is located inside the head. It receives, processes and stores sensory impressions. The brain controls movements and various physical functions.
The nerve fibers in the olfactory brain have not developed or have not developed fully. The olfactory brain incorporates specific nerve cells that perceive, forward and process olfactory information.
The sense of smell may be absent or impaired. Other defects may also be present.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
The explanation of the ICD code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).