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Q18.9

Billable

Congenital malformation of face and neck, unspecified

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A congenital malformation of the face or neck that is present at birth but not further specified or classified.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a catch-all code; use only when the specific type of malformation cannot be determined
  • •Attempt to obtain more specific documentation to assign a more precise code

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