Q90Header code — not billable

Down syndrome

Chapter
17. Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
Category
Q90
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category Q90

Q90.0Trisomy 21, nonmosaicism (meiotic nondisjunction)YesQ90.1Trisomy 21, mosaicism (mitotic nondisjunction)YesQ90.2Trisomy 21, translocationYesQ90.9Down syndrome, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q90?

Q90 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Down syndrome.

Is Q90 a billable code?

No. Q90 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 Q90 in?

Q90 falls under Chapter 17: Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.

When did Q90 become effective?

Q90 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to Q90?

Q90 belongs to category Q90, which includes 4 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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