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Q84.9

Billable

Congenital malformation of integument, unspecified

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

What This Code Means

A congenital birth defect of the skin, hair, nails, or related structures where the specific type is not identified.

Coding Tips

  • •This is the least specific code; use only when the exact type of integument malformation cannot be determined
  • •Attempt to obtain more specific documentation before defaulting to this unspecified code

Code Hierarchy

└Q84Other congenital malformations of integument└Q84.9Congenital malformation of integument, unspecified
└Q84.9Congenital malformation of integument, unspecified

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