2021 ICD-10-CM Code Q95
Balanced rearrangements and structural markers, not elsewhere classified
Not Valid for Submission
Q95 is a "header" nonspecific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of balanced rearrangements and structural markers, not elsewhere classified. The code is NOT valid for the year 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.
| ICD-10: | Q95 |
| Short Description: | Balanced rearrangements and structural markers, NEC |
| Long Description: | Balanced rearrangements and structural markers, not elsewhere classified |
Code Classification
Specific Coding for Balanced rearrangements and structural markers, NEC
Header codes like Q95 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for balanced rearrangements and structural markers, nec:
- Q95.0 - Balanced translocation and insertion in normal individual
- Q95.1 - Chromosome inversion in normal individual
- Q95.2 - Balanced autosomal rearrangement in abnormal individual
- Q95.3 - Balanced sex/autosomal rearrangement in abnormal individual
- Q95.5 - Individual with autosomal fragile site
- Q95.8 - Other balanced rearrangements and structural markers
- Q95.9 - Balanced rearrangement and structural marker, unspecified
Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries
The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10 codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more. The following references are applicable to the code Q95:
Includes
IncludesThis note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
- Robertsonian and balanced reciprocal translocations and insertions
Information for Patients
Genetic Disorders
Genes are the building blocks of heredity. They are passed from parent to child. They hold DNA, the instructions for making proteins. Proteins do most of the work in cells. They move molecules from one place to another, build structures, break down toxins, and do many other maintenance jobs.
Sometimes there is a mutation, a change in a gene or genes. The mutation changes the gene's instructions for making a protein, so the protein does not work properly or is missing entirely. This can cause a medical condition called a genetic disorder.
You can inherit a gene mutation from one or both parents. A mutation can also happen during your lifetime.
There are three types of genetic disorders:
- Single-gene disorders, where a mutation affects one gene. Sickle cell anemia is an example.
- Chromosomal disorders, where chromosomes (or parts of chromosomes) are missing or changed. Chromosomes are the structures that hold our genes. Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder.
- Complex disorders, where there are mutations in two or more genes. Often your lifestyle and environment also play a role. Colon cancer is an example.
Genetic tests on blood and other tissue can identify genetic disorders.
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- Genetics (Medical Encyclopedia)
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Code History
- FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
- FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
- FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
- FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
- FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
- FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)