2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q82Other congenital malformations of skin
Q82 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other congenital malformations of skin, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as Q82.0, Q82.1, Q82.2, and Q82.3.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Specific Coding for Other congenital malformations of skinOverview
Non-specific codes like Q82 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
Use Q82.0 for Hereditary lymphedema
Use Q82.1 for Xeroderma pigmentosum
Use Q82.2 for Congenital cutaneous mastocytosis
Use Q82.3 for Incontinentia pigmenti
Use Q82.4 for Ectodermal dysplasia (anhidrotic)
Use Q82.5 for Congenital non-neoplastic nevus
Use Q82.6 for Congenital sacral dimple
Use Q82.8 for Other specified congenital malformations of skin
Use Q82.9 for Congenital malformation of skin, unspecified
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Type 1 Excludes
- acrodermatitis enteropathica E83.2
- congenital erythropoietic porphyria E80.0
- pilonidal cyst or sinus L05
- Sturge-Weber -Dimitri syndrome Q85.89
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
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Code HistoryHistory
Questions About Q82Overview
Is Q82 (Other congenital malformations of skin) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other congenital malformations of skin, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other congenital malformations of skin need a more specific code from this category, such as Q82.0, Q82.1, and Q82.2.
