Q86.0 – Fetal alcohol syndrome (dysmorphic)

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code Q86.0

Code: Q86.0 (claims format: Q860)
Description: Fetal alcohol syndrome (dysmorphic)
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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
Parent codes: Q86

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Q86 – Congenital malformation syndromes due to known exogenous causes, not elsewhere classified

Excludes2 (not included here):

iodine-deficiency-related hypothyroidism (E00-E02)
nonteratogenic effects of substances transmitted via placenta or breast milk (P04.-)

Index terms for Q86.0

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in Q86

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q86.0?

Q86.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for fetal alcohol syndrome (dysmorphic), in the block Q80-Q89 (Other congenital malformations).

Is Q86.0 a billable code?

Yes. Q86.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does Q86.0 belong to?

It belongs to category Q86 – Congenital malformation syndromes due to known exogenous causes, not elsewhere classified.

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.