Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Use ICD-10 code Q86.0 for fetal alcohol syndrome (dysmorphic), ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Encephalopathy, unspecified
Use to document CNS dysfunction alongside Q86.0.
The primary ICD-10 code for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is Q86.0, used for confirmed cases with dysmorphic features and CNS abnormalities.
Document FASD by recording facial features, CNS abnormalities, and confirmed prenatal alcohol exposure using standardized tools and measurements.