Communicating hydrocephalus

Definition

Communicating hydrocephalus, also known as non-obstructive hydrocephalus, is a disorder characterised by impaired cerebrospinal fluid reabsorption in the absence of any CSF-flow obstruction between the ventricles and subarachnoid space.

7 subordinate codes

• 8D64.00Increased cerebrospinal fluid production
• 8D64.01Congenital agenesis of arachnoid villi
• 8D64.02Post haemorrhagic hydrocephalus
• 8D64.03Post traumatic hydrocephalus
• 8D64.04Normal-pressure hydrocephalus
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Hydrocephalus

• 8D64.1Non-communicating hydrocephalus
• 8D64.2Ex-vacuo hydrocephalus
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified