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2023 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q81.2
2023 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q81.2
Epidermolysis bullosa dystrophica
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code POA Exempt
- Q81.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
- The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM Q81.2 became effective on October 1, 2022.
- This is the American ICD-10-CM version of Q81.2 - other international versions of ICD-10 Q81.2 may differ.
The following code(s) above
Q81.2 contain annotation back-references
Annotation Back-References
In this context, annotation back-references refer to codes that contain:
- Applicable To annotations, or
- Code Also annotations, or
- Code First annotations, or
- Excludes1 annotations, or
- Excludes2 annotations, or
- Includes annotations, or
- Note annotations, or
- Use Additional annotations
that may be applicable to
Q81.2:
- Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa
Clinical Information
- A genetic skin disorder caused by mutations in the type vii collagen gene (col7a1). It is characterized by the formation of blisters and scarring in the skin and mucous membranes.
- Form of epidermolysis bullosa characterized by atrophy of blistered areas, severe scarring, and nail changes. It is most often present at birth or in early infancy and occurs in both autosomal dominant and recessive forms. All forms of dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa result from mutations in collagen type vii, a major component fibrils of basement membrane and epidermis.
Present On AdmissionPOA Help
"Present On Admission" is defined as present at the time the order for inpatient admission occurs — conditions that develop during an outpatient encounter, including emergency department, observation, or outpatient surgery, are considered POA.
- Q81.2 is considered exempt from POA reporting.
ICD-10-CM Q81.2 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v40.0):
- 606 Minor skin disorders with mcc
- 607 Minor skin disorders without mcc
- 795 Normal newborn
Convert Q81.2 to ICD-9-CM
Code History
- 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
- 2020 (effective 10/1/2019): No change
- 2021 (effective 10/1/2020): No change
- 2022 (effective 10/1/2021): No change
- 2023 (effective 10/1/2022): No change
- Epidermolysis
- bullosa (congenital) Q81.9
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q81.9
Epidermolysis bullosa, unspecified
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code POA Exempt
ICD-10-CM Codes Adjacent To Q81.2
Q80.0 Ichthyosis vulgaris
Q80.1 X-linked ichthyosis
Q80.2 Lamellar ichthyosis
Q80.3 Congenital bullous ichthyosiform erythroderma
Q80.8 Other congenital ichthyosis
Q80.9 Congenital ichthyosis, unspecified
Q81 Epidermolysis bullosa
Q81.0 Epidermolysis bullosa simplex
Q81.1 Epidermolysis bullosa letalis
Q81.2
Epidermolysis bullosa dystrophica
Q81.8 Other epidermolysis bullosa
Q81.9 Epidermolysis bullosa, unspecified
Q82 Other congenital malformations of skin
Q82.0 Hereditary lymphedema
Q82.1 Xeroderma pigmentosum
Q82.2 Congenital cutaneous mastocytosis
Q82.3 Incontinentia pigmenti
Q82.4 Ectodermal dysplasia (anhidrotic)
Q82.5 Congenital non-neoplastic nevus
Q82.6 Congenital sacral dimple
Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.
