Is ICD-10-CM code QA0.0159 billable?

Yes, QA0.0159 (Neurodevelopmental disorder, related to other genes associated with transcription and gene expression) is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code, valid for reimbursement on HIPAA-covered transactions for FY2027.

Is QA0.0159 exempt from POA reporting?

Yes, QA0.0159 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 QA0.0159 belong to?

QA0.0159 belongs to Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: Q00–Q99 (Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities).

QA0.0159BillableCC No HCC POA Exempt

Neurodevelopmental disorder, related to other genes associated with transcription and gene expression

Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities·Neurodevelopmental disorders, related to genes associated with transcription and gene expression·subcategory·FY 2027

Also indexed as: Disorder, neurodevelopmental, other, related to other genes associated with transcription and gene expression

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 QA0.0159.

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 QA0.0159 sits

QA0-QA1 Genetic disorders, not elsewhere classified (QA0-QA1)
QA0 Neurodevelopmental disorders related to specific genetic pathogenic variants
QA0.0 Neurodevelopmental disorders related to pathogenic variants in specific genes
QA0.01 Neurodevelopmental disorders related to pathogenic variants in certain specific genes
QA0.015 Neurodevelopmental disorders, related to genes associated with transcription and gene expression
QA0.0159 Neurodevelopmental disorder, related to other genes associated with transcription and gene expression

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)