1. ICD-10-CM Codes
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2. Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
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3. Q65-Q79 Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system
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4. Q79- Congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified
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2018/2019 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q79.6

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code POA Exempt

• Q79.6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
• The 2018/2019 edition of ICD-10-CM Q79.6 became effective on October 1, 2018.
• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of Q79.6 - other international versions of ICD-10 Q79.6 may differ.

• Ehlers danlos syndrome

• A heterogeneous group of autosomally inherited collagen diseases caused by defects in the synthesis or structure of fibrillar collagen. There are numerous subtypes: classical, hypermobility, vascular, and others. Common clinical features include hyperextensible skin and joints, skin fragility and reduced wound healing capability.
• An inherited connective tissue disorder characterized by loose and fragile skin and joint hypermobility.
• Ehlers-danlos syndrome (eds) is a group of inherited disorders that weaken connective tissues. Connective tissues are proteins that support skin, bones, blood vessels and other organs. Eds usually affects your skin, joints and blood vessel walls. Symptoms include
  • loose joints
  • fragile, small blood vessels
  • abnormal scar formation and wound healing
  • soft, velvety, stretchy skin that bruises easily
  there are several types of eds. They can range from mild to life-threatening. About 1 in 5,000 people has eds. There is no cure. Treatment involves managing symptoms. It also includes learning how to protect your joints and prevent injuries.
• Group of inherited disorders of the connective tissue; major manifestations include hyperextensible skin and joints, easy bruisability, friability of tissues with bleeding and poor wound healing, calcified subcutaneous spheroids, and pseudotumors.

• Q79.6 is considered exempt from POA reporting.

• 564 Other musculoskeletal system and connective tissue diagnoses with mcc
• 565 Other musculoskeletal system and connective tissue diagnoses with cc
• 566 Other musculoskeletal system and connective tissue diagnoses without cc/mcc

Convert Q79.6 to ICD-9-CM

• 2016 (effective 10/1/2015): New code (first year of non-draft ICD-10-CM)
• 2017 (effective 10/1/2016): No change
• 2018 (effective 10/1/2017): No change
• 2019 (effective 10/1/2018): No change

• Type 1 Excludes: Q82.8
  , M35.7
  ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q82.8

  Other specified congenital malformations of skin

  2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code POA Exempt

  Applicable To

  • Abnormal palmar creases
  • Accessory skin tags
  • Benign familial pemphigus [Hailey-Hailey]
  • Congenital poikiloderma
  • Cutis laxa (hyperelastica)
  • Dermatoglyphic anomalies
  • Inherited keratosis palmaris et plantaris
  • Keratosis follicularis [Darier-White]

  Type 1 Excludes

  • Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (Q79.6)
  ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M35.7

  Hypermobility syndrome

  2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code

  Applicable To

  • Familial ligamentous laxity

  Type 1 Excludes

  • Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (Q79.6)
  • ligamentous laxity, NOS (M24.2-)

• Danlos' syndrome Q79.6
• Dermatorrhexis Q79.6
• Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Q79.6
• Meekeren-Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Q79.6
• Syndrome - see also Disease
  • Danlos' Q79.6
  • Ehlers-Danlos Q79.6
  • Meekeren-Ehlers-Danlos Q79.6

Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.