Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM QA0.8 is the diagnosis code for Other neurodevelopmental disorders related to pathogenic variants in other specific genes. 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 QA0.8 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, QA0.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
QA0.8 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other neurodevelopmental disorders related to pathogenic variants in other specific genes". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of QA0.8 is QA0 ("Neurodevelopmental disorders related to specific genetic pathogenic variants"). QA0.8 provides a more specific classification within this category.
QA0.8 is located in Section QA0 — "Genetic disorders, not elsewhere classified" within Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use QA0.8 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other neurodevelopmental disorders related to pathogenic variants in other specific genes" 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 Other neurodevelopmental disorders related to pathogenic variants in other specific genes is QA0.8.
Yes, QA0.8 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
QA0.8 is in Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, QA0.8 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.