ICD-Code Q75.3: Macrocephaly
A larger head circumference than normal developed in the womb.
Head circumference in the womb can be measured before birth using an ultrasound scan. There are various possible reasons why head circumference may be larger than in other children of the same age. For example, the parents may be very tall. In this case, head size develops in proportion to overall body size. However, a large head circumference may also occur in conjunction with a health condition.
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).