AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2023 Issue 4; New/Revised ICD-10-CM Codes

Bardet-Biedl Syndrome and Laurence-Moon Syndrome

Two new codes have been created at subcategory Q87.8, Other specified congenital malformation syndromes, not elsewhere classified, to identify Bardet-Biedl syndrome (Q87.83) and Laurence-Moon syndrome (Q87.84). Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) is a rare genetic disorder that can potentially affect multiple body systems. Diagnosis of the condition is based on the different expressions such as obesity, impaired vision, chronic kidney disease, endocrine disorders that may affect growth and development, and problems with mood, language, judgement and memory. Obesity is a common manifestation of BBS; therefore, controlling the patient’s weight may have a positive impact on other...

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