Q90.9 – Down syndrome, unspecified

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Chromosomal abnormalities, not elsewhere classified

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code Q90.9

Code: Q90.9 (claims format: Q909)
Description: Down syndrome, unspecified
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: Q90-Q99 Chromosomal abnormalities, not elsewhere classified
Parent codes: Q90

Notes for Q90.9

Applicable to:

Trisomy 21 NOS

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

Q90 – Down syndrome

Use additional code:

code(s) to identify any associated degree of intellectual disabilities (F70-F79)

Code also:

associated physical condition(s), such as atrioventricular septal defect (Q21.2-)

Block Q90-Q99

Excludes2 (not included here):

mitochondrial metabolic disorders (E88.4-)

Index terms for Q90.9

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

Related codes in Q90

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q90.9?

Q90.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for down syndrome, unspecified, in the block Q90-Q99 (Chromosomal abnormalities, not elsewhere classified).

Is Q90.9 a billable code?

Yes. Q90.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does Q90.9 belong to?

It belongs to category Q90 – Down syndrome.

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.