Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM Q61.1 is the diagnosis code for Polycystic kidney, infantile type. This code falls under the section "Congenital malformations of the urinary system" within Chapter 17 — Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Understanding where Q61.1 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, Q61.1 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
Q61.1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Polycystic kidney, infantile type". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of Q61.1 is Q61 ("Cystic kidney disease"). Q61.1 provides a more specific classification within this category.
Q61.1 is located in Section Q60-Q64 — "Congenital malformations of the urinary system" within Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Q61.1 has 2 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: Q61.11, Q61.19.
Use Q61.1 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Polycystic kidney, infantile type" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Polycystic kidney, infantile type is Q61.1.
No, Q61.1 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
Q61.1 is in Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, Q61.1 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.