Q79.6 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- Q79.60 Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, unspecified
- Q79.61 Classical Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
- Q79.62 Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
- Q79.63 Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
- Q79.69 Other Ehlers-Danlos syndromes
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to Q79.6 ICD10 Code:
- Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
- Q65-Q79 Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system
- Q79 Congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
Q79.6 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about Q79.6 ICD 10 code
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of inherited disorders that weaken connective tissues. Connective tissues are proteins that support skin, bones, blood vessels, and other organs.
EDS usually affects your skin, joints and blood vessel walls. Symptoms include:
- Loose joints
- Fragile, small blood vessels
- Abnormal scar formation and wound healing
- Soft, velvety, stretchy skin that bruises easily
There are several types of EDS. They can range from mild to life-threatening. About 1 in 5,000 people has EDS. There is no cure. Treatment involves managing symptoms, often with medicines and physical therapy. It also includes learning how to protect your joints and prevent injuries.
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