ICD-10-CM Q80 is the diagnosis code for Congenital ichthyosis. This code falls under the section "Other congenital malformations" 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.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as Q80. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where Q80 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, Q80 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
Q80 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Congenital ichthyosis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
Q80 is located in Section Q80-Q89 — "Other congenital malformations" within Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Q80 has 7 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: Q80.0, Q80.1, Q80.2, Q80.3, Q80.4 and more.
Use Q80 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Congenital ichthyosis" 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 Congenital ichthyosis is Q80.
No, Q80 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
Q80 is in Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for Q80 include: Refsum's disease (G60.1).
Yes, Q80 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.