Q61 ICD-10-CM Code: Cystic kidney disease
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
Q61Cystic kidney disease
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where Q61 sits
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Chapter 17
Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA1)
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Section
Congenital malformations of the urinary system (Q60-Q64)
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Category Q61
Cystic kidney disease
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Code Q61
Cystic kidney disease
More specific choices
Codes under Q61
Q61 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for Q61.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for Q61.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Q61.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- acquired cyst of kidney (N28.1)
- Potter's syndrome (Q60.6)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for Q61.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code Q61 mean?
Q61 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Cystic kidney disease.”
Is Q61 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. Q61 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is Q61 located in ICD-10-CM?
Q61 is listed in Chapter 17, Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA1), within Congenital malformations of the urinary system (Q60-Q64) (Q60–Q64), under category Q61, Cystic kidney disease.
What coding notes are listed for Q61?
No inclusion terms are listed for Q61 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: acquired cyst of kidney (N28.1); Potter's syndrome (Q60.6). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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