Q85 – Phakomatoses, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other congenital malformations

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code Q85
Code
Q85 (claims format: Q85)
Description
Phakomatoses, not elsewhere classified
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
17. Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA1)
Block
Q80-Q89 Other congenital malformations

Billable codes under Q85

Q85 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes for Q85

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • ataxia telangiectasia [Louis-Bar] (G11.3)
  • familial dysautonomia [Riley-Day] (G90.1)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q85?

Q85 is the ICD-10-CM code for phakomatoses, not elsewhere classified, in the block Q80-Q89 (Other congenital malformations).

Is Q85 a billable code?

No. Q85 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.