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ICD-10-CM Code for Down syndrome, unspecified Q90.9

ICD-10 code Q90.9 for Down syndrome, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities .

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Down syndrome, unspecified
Trisomy 21 NOS

Q90

Code also: associated physical condition(s), such as atrioventricular septal defect (Q21.2-)

Use additional code(s) to identify any associated degree of intellectual disabilities (F70-F79)

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