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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Neurofibromatosis

ICD-10 Coding for Neurofibromatosis

Q85.01
Q85.02

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for neurofibromatosis includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
NF1
NF2
Von Recklinghausen's disease
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Neurofibromatosis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Neurofibromatosis

Use ICD-10 code Q85.01 for neurofibromatosis, type 1, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Neurofibromatosis, type 1

Billable Code
Q85.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Six or more café-au-lait macules
  • • Two or more neurofibromas or one plexiform neurofibroma
  • • Axillary or inguinal freckling
  • • Optic glioma
  • • Two or more Lisch nodules

Applicable To

  • • Von Recklinghausen's disease

Important Notes

  • • Ensure all NIH criteria are documented to support the use of this code.

Neurofibromatosis, type 2

Billable Code
Q85.02
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Bilateral vestibular schwannomas
  • • Family history of NF2
  • • Meningiomas or ependymomas

Applicable To

  • • Bilateral vestibular schwannomas
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

D33.3

Benign neoplasm of cranial nerves

Use for optic gliomas associated with NF1.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for neurofibromatosis type 1?

The ICD-10 code for neurofibromatosis type 1 is Q85.01, used when clinical criteria such as café-au-lait spots and neurofibromas are documented.

How do you differentiate between NF1 and NF2?

NF1 is characterized by café-au-lait spots and neurofibromas, while NF2 involves bilateral vestibular schwannomas. Genetic testing can confirm the diagnosis.

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