2025 ICD-10-CM code Q84.0
Congenital alopecia. Congenital atrichosis.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of congenital absence of hair, impacting the child's well-being and requiring specialist evaluation and management. This may include diagnostic testing to identify underlying causes, genetic counseling, and psychological support for the family.
Diagnosis and management of this condition is typically overseen by dermatologists, pediatricians, or geneticists. They evaluate the extent of hair loss, investigate underlying causes through family history, physical examination, and sometimes specific tests (like scalp biopsy or genetic testing), and discuss potential treatment options with the family.
- Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
- Other congenital malformations (Q80-Q89)
In simple words: This is a condition where a baby is born without hair.It can affect all hair or just some.
A condition characterized by the absence of hair at birth. This can be complete or partial, affecting the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, and body hair.
Example 1: A newborn infant is examined and found to have no scalp hair, eyebrows, or eyelashes., A baby is born with patches of missing hair on the scalp., A child is evaluated for persistent hairlessness, which has been present since birth.
Documentation should include a detailed description of the hair loss pattern, including location and extent. Family history of similar conditions, associated symptoms, and any diagnostic tests performed (e.g., scalp biopsy, genetic testing) should also be documented.
- Specialties:Dermatology, Pediatrics, Genetics
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Office, Outpatient Hospital