Wolf Hirschhorn Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by distinctive facial features, intellectual disability, delayed growth, and seizures. The ICD-10 code for Wolf Hirschhorn Syndrome is Q93.4. Unfortunately, there is no specific ICD-9 code for this syndrome as it has been replaced by the newer ICD-10 coding system.
Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome (WHS), also known as 4p- syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder characterized by multiple physical and developmental abnormalities. The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10), provides a specific code for this syndrome, which aids in its identification and tracking in medical records.
The ICD-10 code for Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome is Q93.4. This alphanumeric code falls under the category of "Congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities." The code Q93 refers to "Monosomies and deletions from the autosomes, not elsewhere classified," while the ".4" indicates that it specifically pertains to Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome.
In contrast, the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9), which has been replaced by ICD-10, had a different coding system. The ICD-9 code for Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome was 758.32. This code was categorized under "Other anomalies of chromosome structure or function." The number 758 signified "Chromosomal anomalies," and the ".32" indicated the specific condition of Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome.
These ICD codes are crucial for healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers as they allow for standardized documentation and statistical analysis of various medical conditions. By using these codes, medical experts can easily identify and study the prevalence, outcomes, and associated factors of Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome, ultimately leading to improved understanding and management of this rare disorder.