Is ICD-10-CM code QA0.0142 billable?

Yes, QA0.0142 (DLG4-related synaptopathy) is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code, valid for reimbursement on HIPAA-covered transactions for FY2027.

Is QA0.0142 exempt from POA reporting?

Yes, QA0.0142 is on the CMS list of ICD-10-CM codes exempt from Present On Admission (POA) reporting for FY2027. Inpatient claims do not require a POA indicator for this code.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code QA0.0142 belong to?

QA0.0142 belongs to Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: Q00–Q99 (Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities).

QA0.0142BillableCC No HCC POA Exempt

DLG4-related synaptopathy

Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities·Neurodevelopmental disorders, related to pathogenic variants in synapse related genes·subcategory·FY 2027

Also indexed as: Disorder, neurodevelopmental, DLG4-related synaptopathy; Synaptopathy, DLG4-related

Instructional notes

Also applies, from QA0: Neurodevelopmental disorders related to specific genetic pathogenic variants

These notes sit on QA0 and apply to every code under it, including QA0.0142.

Code also: add a code for this too, order depends on the encounter

if applicable, any associated conditions, such as:
attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders (F90.-)
autism spectrum disorder (F84.0)
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy (G93.45)
epilepsy, by specific type (G40.-)
intellectual disabilities (F70-F79)
pervasive developmental disorders (F84.-)

Where QA0.0142 sits

MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, this code groups to these MS-DRGs (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.

Code history

FY 2025: replaced F89 (Unspecified disorder of psychological development)