Q81: Epidermolysis bullosa
Codes under Q81 (Epidermolysis bullosa). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| Q81.0 | Epidermolysis bullosa simplex | ✓ |
| Q81.0 | Epidermolysis bullosa simplex | ✓ |
| Q81.1 | Epidermolysis bullosa letalis | ✓ |
| Q81.1 | Epidermolysis bullosa letalis | ✓ |
| Q81.2 | Epidermolysis bullosa dystrophica | ✓ |
| Q81.2 | Epidermolysis bullosa dystrophica | ✓ |
| Q81.8 | Other epidermolysis bullosa | ✓ |
| Q81.8 | Other epidermolysis bullosa | ✓ |
| Q81.9 | Epidermolysis bullosa, unspecified | ✓ |
| Q81.9 | Epidermolysis bullosa, unspecified | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code Q81?
Q81 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Epidermolysis bullosa. It contains 10 more specific diagnosis codes, 10 of which are billable.
Is Q81 a billable code?
No — Q81 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example Q81.0 — Epidermolysis bullosa simplex). 10 of the 10 codes under Q81 are billable.
What codes fall under Q81?
Q81 includes Q81.0, Q81.0, Q81.1, Q81.1, Q81.2, plus 5 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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