Q80Not billable, use a more specific code below

Congenital ichthyosis

In Other congenital malformations (Q80-Q89), chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities

7 billable codes under Q80: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.

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Instructional notes

Excludes1: not coded here, use a different code

Official coding guidelines

From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.

Assign Q00-QA1 codes for documented congenital anomalies or genetic disorders at any age, coding non-inherent manifestations separately and sequencing Z38 first on the birth admission.

Read Section I.C.17 (page 74)

Q80 MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, all 7 billable codes under Q80 group to MS-DRG 606 or 607 (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.

Other codes that refer to Q80

Notes on these codes point to Q80.

  • L85.0 Excludes1: congenital ichthyosis (Q80.-)
  • P83 Excludes1: congenital malformations of skin and integument (Q80-Q84)

About the condition

Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.

Skin Conditions

Your skin is your body's largest organ. It covers the entire outside of your body. There are many ways that your skin protects your body and helps keep you healthy. For example, it:

Read more about skin conditions on MedlinePlus

Code history

Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.