Q85

Non-billable

Phakomatoses, not elsewhere classified

Phakomatoses, not elsewhere classified

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • ataxia telangiectasia [Louis-Bar] (G11.3)
  • familial dysautonomia [Riley-Day] (G90.1)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)

Child Codes (4)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for phakomatoses, not elsewhere classified?

The ICD-10-CM code for phakomatoses, not elsewhere classified is Q85. The full clinical description is "Phakomatoses, not elsewhere classified". Q85 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code Q85 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Q85 represents "Phakomatoses, not elsewhere classified". It is classified under Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Q85 a billable code?

No, Q85 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under Q85.

What chapter is Q85 in?

Q85 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).

What codes cannot be used with Q85?

Q85 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: ataxia telangiectasia [Louis-Bar] (G11.3); familial dysautonomia [Riley-Day] (G90.1).

What are the subcategories under Q85?

Q85 has 4 child codes, including: Q85.0 (Neurofibromatosis (nonmalignant)), Q85.1 (Tuberous sclerosis), Q85.8 (Other phakomatoses, not elsewhere classified), Q85.9 (Phakomatosis, unspecified).

What are the UMLS CUIs for Q85?

Q85 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0495631. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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