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Q80.9

Billable

Congenital ichthyosis, unspecified

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

What This Code Means

A congenital skin condition characterized by abnormal scaling and dryness, but the specific type has not been identified or documented.

Coding Tips

  • •This is the least specific ichthyosis code; attempt to obtain more specific diagnosis information from provider
  • •Query provider if additional clinical details can clarify the type of ichthyosis present

Code Hierarchy

└Q80Congenital ichthyosis└Q80.9Congenital ichthyosis, unspecified
└Q80.9Congenital ichthyosis, unspecified

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