Question 1

Is Q31 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, Q31 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code Q31 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code Q31 represents Congenital malformations of larynx. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code Q31 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code Q31 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Q31?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for Q31 is section:Q30-Q34 (Congenital malformations of the respiratory system (Q30-Q34)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from Q31?

Accepted Answer

Code Q31 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: congenital laryngeal stridor NOS (P28.89). These conditions cannot be coded together with Q31 as they represent different diagnoses.

Q312026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes21Not included here

Notes1Additional information

Is Q31 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code Q31 mean?

When was ICD-10 code Q31 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Q31?

What conditions are excluded from Q31?