2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q81Epidermolysis bullosa

ICD-10-CM Codes›Q00-Q99›Q80-Q89›Q81

ICD-10-CM Q81
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

Q81 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for epidermolysis bullosa, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as Q81.0, Q81.1, Q81.2, and Q81.8.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Q81
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Epidermolysis bullosa
Short Description
Epidermolysis bullosa
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
Q80-Q89
Other congenital malformations

Code Classification

ChapterQ00-Q99Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
SectionQ80-Q89Other congenital malformations
CategoryQ81Epidermolysis bullosa
This CodeQ81Epidermolysis bullosa

Specific Coding for Epidermolysis bullosaOverview

Non-specific codes like Q81 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use Q81.0 for Epidermolysis bullosa simplex

  • Use Q81.1 for Epidermolysis bullosa letalis

  • Use Q81.2 for Epidermolysis bullosa dystrophica

  • Use Q81.8 for Other epidermolysis bullosa

  • Use Q81.9 for Epidermolysis bullosa, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to Q81: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 17. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Chapter 17 (Q00-QA1) Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities applies to 900 codes
  • inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 17 (Q00-QA1) Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities applies to 900 codes
  • Codes from this chapter are not for use on maternal records

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name Q81, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 2

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming Q81: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • L12.3 Acquired epidermolysis bullosa
    epidermolysis bullosa (congenital) (Q81.-)
  • P83 Other conditions of integument specific to newborn
    congenital malformations of skin and integument (Q80-Q84) names Q80-Q84, which includes this code

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Epidermolysis Bullosa

    group of genetically determined disorders characterized by the blistering of skin and mucosae. there are four major forms: acquired, simple, junctional, and dystrophic. each of the latter three has several varieties.

Patient EducationClinical

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About Q81Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for epidermolysis bullosa?

Q81 is the ICD-10-CM category for epidermolysis bullosa, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is Q81 (Epidermolysis bullosa) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for epidermolysis bullosa, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for epidermolysis bullosa need a more specific code from this category, such as Q81.0, Q81.1, and Q81.2.