Is ICD-10-CM code Q82 billable?

No, Q82 (Other congenital malformations of skin) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code Q82 belong to?

Q82 belongs to Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: Q00–Q99 (Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities).

Q82Not billable, use a more specific code below

Other congenital malformations of skin

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

9 billable codes under Q82: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.

Instructional notes

Excludes1: not coded here, use a different code

acrodermatitis enteropathica (E83.2)
congenital erythropoietic porphyria (E80.0)
pilonidal cyst or sinus (L05.-)
Sturge-Weber (-Dimitri) syndrome (Q85.89)

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)

All codes under Q82

Q82 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

Q82 MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, the billable codes under Q82 group to MS-DRG 606, 607, or 795 (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.

DRG 606 Minor Skin Disorders with MCC (9 of 9 codes)
DRG 607 Minor Skin Disorders without MCC (9 of 9 codes)
DRG 795 Normal Newborn (7 of 9 codes)

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:

Code history

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