Q87.43

Billable

Marfan syndrome with skeletal manifestation

HCC Category Mapping

RxHCCHCC 84 — Vasculitis and Other Autoimmune Disorders

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What This Code Means

Marfan syndrome affecting the skeleton, causing tall stature, long limbs, chest deformities, and spinal curvature due to connective tissue abnormalities.

Coding Tips

•Document specific skeletal manifestations such as pectus deformities, scoliosis, or arachnodactyly
•Monitor for progressive skeletal changes and orthopedic complications throughout the patient's life

Clinical Significance

Marfan syndrome with skeletal manifestations represents the classic physical presentation requiring orthopedic monitoring and intervention. These manifestations can significantly impact mobility, respiratory function, and overall quality of life, necessitating multidisciplinary care coordination.

Documentation Requirements

✓Confirmed diagnosis of Marfan syndrome
✓Documentation of specific skeletal abnormalities
✓Measurements of height, arm span, and other anthropometric data
✓Spinal X-rays showing scoliosis or kyphosis
✓Chest imaging showing pectus deformity
✓Joint hypermobility assessment
✓Orthopedic evaluation findings
✓Functional assessment of skeletal manifestations

Commonly Confused Codes

Q87.40 — Use when skeletal involvement is not specified M41.9 — Scoliosis, unspecified (acquired spinal curvature)Q67.7 — Pectus carinatum (isolated congenital chest deformity)Q76.3 — Congenital scoliosis (not syndrome-related)

Code Hierarchy

└Q87Other specified congenital malformation syndromes affecting multiple systems └Q87.4Marfan syndrome └Q87.43Marfan syndrome with skeletal manifestation

└Q87.43Marfan syndrome with skeletal manifestation