Q86Non-billableSave

Q86 - Congenital malformation syndromes due to known exogenous causes, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM Chapter 17: Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities · Q80-Q89 Other congenital malformations (Q80-Q89) · Top-level category · FY2027

Coding Guidance

Q86 is a non-billable heading. Report one of the 4 more specific codes below.

Includes, Excludes and Coding Notes

Excludes 2 — Not Included HereFrom Q86

Not part of this code; report both codes when the patient has both conditions.

  • iodine-deficiency-related hypothyroidism (E00-E02)
  • nonteratogenic effects of substances transmitted via placenta or breast milk (P04.-)
Excludes 2 — Not Included HereFrom Chapter Q00-Q99

Not part of this code; report both codes when the patient has both conditions.

  • inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)
NotesFrom Chapter Q00-Q99

Instructional notes from the ICD-10-CM tabular list.

  • Codes from this chapter are not for use on maternal records

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with Q86.