ICD-10-CM QA0.0142 is the diagnosis code for DLG4-related synaptopathy. This code falls under the section "Genetic disorders, not elsewhere classified" within Chapter 17 — Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where QA0.0142 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, QA0.0142 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
QA0.0142 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "DLG4-related synaptopathy". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of QA0.0142 is QA0.014 ("Neurodevelopmental disorders, related to pathogenic variants in synapse related genes"). QA0.0142 provides a more specific classification within this category.
QA0.0142 is located in Section QA0 — "Genetic disorders, not elsewhere classified" within Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use QA0.0142 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "DLG4-related synaptopathy" 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 DLG4-related synaptopathy is QA0.0142.
Yes, QA0.0142 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
QA0.0142 is in Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, QA0.0142 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.