Q87.19
BillableOther congenital malformation syndromes predominantly associated with short stature
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
This code represents other congenital syndromes where short stature is a predominant feature, including various genetic and developmental disorders affecting growth.
Coding Tips
- •Document the specific syndrome name when possible rather than using this catch-all code
- •Include measurements and growth parameters in the clinical record to support the short stature diagnosis
Code Hierarchy
└Q87Other specified congenital malformation syndromes affecting multiple systems└Q87.1Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly associated with short stature└Q87.19Other congenital malformation syndromes predominantly associated with short stature
└Q87.19Other congenital malformation syndromes predominantly associated with short stature