Q86.0 Fetal alcohol syndrome (dysmorphic)

Billable ICD-10-CM code, FY2026. Exempt from present-on-admission (POA) reporting.

Applies from Q86 Congenital malformation syndromes due to known exogenous causes, not elsewhere classified

Excludes2 (not included here)

• iodine-deficiency-related hypothyroidism (E00-E02)
• nonteratogenic effects of substances transmitted via placenta or breast milk (P04.-)

MS-DRG index

Defines the logic of DRG(s) 794 in MDC 15.

Approximate ICD-9-CM (GEMs)

• 760.71 Alcohol affecting fetus or newborn via placenta or breast milk (approximate)

Code annotations containing back-references to Q86.0

Back-references to Q86.0

• Type 1 Excludes: P04.3 Newborn affected by maternal use of alcohol ("fetal alcohol syndrome (Q86.0)")

Diagnosis Index entries for Q86.0

• Dysmorphism (due to) › alcohol
• Fetus, fetal › alcohol syndrome (dysmorphic)
• Syndrome › fetal › alcohol (dysmorphic)
• Syndrome › malformation, congenital, due to › alcohol

Nearby codes

• Q86 Congenital malformation syndromes due to known exogenous causes, not elsewhere classified
• Q86.0 Fetal alcohol syndrome (dysmorphic) (this code)
• Q86.1 Fetal hydantoin syndrome
• Q86.2 Dysmorphism due to warfarin
• Q86.8 Other congenital malformation syndromes due to known exogenous causes