ICD-10-CM Code Q93.8
Other deletions from the autosomes
Non-Billable Code
Non-Billable means the code is not sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis. Use a child code to capture more detail.ICD Code Q93.8 is a non-billable code. To code a diagnosis of this type, you must use one of the three child codes of Q93.8 that describes the diagnosis 'other deletions from the autosomes' in more detail.
- Q93.8 Other deletions from the autosomes NON-BILLABLE
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- BILLABLE Q93.81 Velo-cardio-facial syndrome
- BILLABLE Q93.88 Other microdeletions
- BILLABLE Q93.89 Other deletions from the autosomes
The ICD code Q938 is used to code Williams syndrome
Williams syndrome (WS), also known as Williams–Beuren syndrome (WBS), is a rare neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by: a distinctive, "elfin" facial appearance, along with a low nasal bridge; an unusually cheerful demeanor and ease with strangers; developmental delay coupled with strong language skills; profound visuo-spatial impairments; and cardiovascular problems, such as supravalvular aortic stenosis and transient high blood calcium.
Specialty: | Medical Genetics, Pediatrics |
MeSH Code: | D018980 |
ICD 9 Code: | 758.9 |
Ten-year-old boy with Williams syndrome
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'Q93.8 - Other deletions from the autosomes'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code Q93.8. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Parent Code: Q93 - Monosomies and deletions from the autosomes, not elsewhere classified