Q81Header code — not billable

Epidermolysis bullosa

Chapter
17. Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
Category
Q81
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category Q81

Q81.0Epidermolysis bullosa simplexYesQ81.1Epidermolysis bullosa letalisYesQ81.2Epidermolysis bullosa dystrophicaYesQ81.8Other epidermolysis bullosaYesQ81.9Epidermolysis bullosa, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q81?

Q81 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Epidermolysis bullosa.

Is Q81 a billable code?

No. Q81 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is Q81 in?

Q81 falls under Chapter 17: Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.

When did Q81 become effective?

Q81 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to Q81?

Q81 belongs to category Q81, which includes 5 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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