ICD-10-CM Q99.813 is the diagnosis code for Usher syndrome, type 3. This code falls under the section "Chromosomal abnormalities, 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 Q99.813 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, Q99.813 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Q99.813 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Usher syndrome, type 3". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of Q99.813 is Q99.81 ("Usher syndrome"). Q99.813 provides a more specific classification within this category.
Q99.813 is located in Section Q90-Q99 — "Chromosomal abnormalities, not elsewhere classified" within Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use Q99.813 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Usher syndrome, type 3" 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 Usher syndrome, type 3 is Q99.813.
Yes, Q99.813 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
Q99.813 is in Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, Q99.813 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.