Q87.A ICD-10-CM Code: Loeys-Dietz syndrome
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
Q87.ALoeys-Dietz syndrome
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where Q87.A sits
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Chapter 17
Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA1)
- 2
Section
Other congenital malformations (Q80-Q89)
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Category Q87
Other specified congenital malformation syndromes affecting multiple systems
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Code Q87.A
Loeys-Dietz syndrome
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for Q87.A.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for Q87.A.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Q87.A.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- arterial tortuosity syndrome (Q87.82)
- Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (Q79.6)
- Marfan syndrome (Q87.40-Q87.43)
- other systemic involvement of connective tissue (M35)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for Q87.A.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code Q87.A mean?
Q87.A is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Loeys-Dietz syndrome.”
Is Q87.A a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, Q87.A has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is Q87.A located in ICD-10-CM?
Q87.A is listed in Chapter 17, Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA1), within Other congenital malformations (Q80-Q89) (Q80–Q89), under category Q87, Other specified congenital malformation syndromes affecting multiple systems.
What coding notes are listed for Q87.A?
No inclusion terms are listed for Q87.A in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: arterial tortuosity syndrome (Q87.82); Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (Q79.6); Marfan syndrome (Q87.40-Q87.43); other systemic involvement of connective tissue (M35). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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