Q87.8
Non-billableOther specified congenital malformation syndromes, not elsewhere classified
Q87.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other specified congenital malformation syndromes, not elsewhere classified. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Q87.81 for billing.
Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat are birth defects? A birth defect is a problem that happens while a baby is developing in the mother's body. Most birth defects happen during the first 3 months of pregnancy. One out of every 33 babies in the United States is born with a birth defect. A birth defect may affect how the body looks, works, or both. Some birth defects like cleft lip or neural tube defects are structural problems that can be easy to…
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Excludes1 — not coded here
- •Zellweger syndrome (E71.510)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code Q87.8?
- Q87.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other specified congenital malformation syndromes, not elsewhere classified". It falls under Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
- Is Q87.8 a billable code?
- No — Q87.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Q87.81) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of Q87.8?
- Q87.8 has 9 more specific child codes, including Q87.81, Q87.82, Q87.83.
- What is excluded from Q87.8?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): Zellweger syndrome (E71.510).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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