2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q93.81Velo-cardio-facial syndrome

ICD-10-CM Codes›Q00-Q99›Q90-Q99›Q93

ICD-10-CM Q93.81
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Q93.81 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for velo-cardio-facial syndrome. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The code is exempt from POA reporting. Coders also document this condition as 22q partial monosomy. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Chromosomal abnormalities.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Q93.81
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Velo-cardio-facial syndrome
Short Description
Velo-cardio-facial syndrome
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
Q93.8
Other deletions from the autosomes

Code Classification

ChapterQ00-Q99Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
SectionQ90-Q99Chromosomal abnormalities, not elsewhere classified
CategoryQ93Monosomies and deletions from the autosomes, not elsewhere classified
This CodeQ93.81Velo-cardio-facial syndrome

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

Q93.81 is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • 22q partial monosomy
  • 22q11.2 deletion syndrome
  • Deletion of part of chromosome 22

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Inclusion Terms

  • Deletion 22q11.2

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Deletion(s)
      • chromosome
        • short arm
          • 22q11.2
    • Syndrome
      • velo-cardio-facial

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MAL009
Chromosomal abnormalities
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Genetic Disorders

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Convert Q93.81 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
758.32 Velo-cardio-facial synd
Exact Match The mapping is direct, with no qualifiers.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About Q93.81Overview

Is Q93.81 (Other deletions from the autosomes) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report velo-cardio-facial syndrome on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Is Q93.81 exempt from POA reporting?

Yes. CMS lists this code among those exempt from present on admission reporting, so hospitals do not assign a POA indicator for velo-cardio-facial syndrome on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of Q93.81?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, velo-cardio-facial syndrome converts to ICD-9-CM 758.32 (velo-cardio-facial synd). The mapping is a direct match.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.