ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 Q85.01

Billable / Specific HCC v28: 12

Neurofibromatosis, type 1

Q85
Block
1
Synonyms
873
LCDs
36
Payer Policies
0
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM Q85.01

ICD-10-CM code Q85.01 represents Neurofibromatosis, type 1. This is a billable/specific code in the Congenital Malformations chapter (block Q85). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM Q85.01 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Coding Tips for Q85.01

Specialist guidance from the PayerReady Medical Coding Team. Specificity warnings, HCC capture rules, sequencing notes.

HCC capture: document with MEAT each year

Q85.01 is a CMS-HCC v28 risk-adjustment code (category 12). To count for the patient Risk Adjustment Factor (RAF), document the diagnosis with MEAT language each calendar year: Monitored, Evaluated, Assessed, Treated. A diagnosis on the problem list alone does not satisfy CMS RADV audit standards. Include the diagnosis in the assessment with current status and current treatment plan.

Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms

Clinical terms and conditions classified under Q85.01. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.

  • Von Recklinghausen disease

Medicare Advantage HCC Impact

CMS-HCC v28 (current)
Category 12
ESRD-HCC
Category 12
RxHCC (Part D)
Category 12

Capture this diagnosis annually for accurate risk adjustment. Missed HCC captures are the #1 revenue leak in Medicare Advantage risk programs.

Medicare LCD Coverage for Q85.01

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list Q85.01 as a covered diagnosis.

873 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 873 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Ophthalmology: Extended Ophthalmoscopy and Fundus Photography
Article ID: 53060, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1692 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 92201 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Ophthalmology: Extended Ophthalmoscopy and Fundus Photography
Article ID: 53060, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1692 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 92250 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Ophthalmology: Extended Ophthalmoscopy and Fundus Photography
Article ID: 53060, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1692 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 92202 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Ophthalmology: Extended Ophthalmoscopy and Fundus Photography
Article ID: 53060, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1692 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 92227 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Ophthalmology: Extended Ophthalmoscopy and Fundus Photography
Article ID: 53060, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1692 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 92228 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography
Article ID: 57668, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1629 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 95909 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography
Article ID: 57668, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1629 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 95887 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography
Article ID: 57668, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1629 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 95912 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography
Article ID: 57668, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1629 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 95999 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography
Article ID: 57668, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1629 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 95910 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing Q85.01.

36 policies

5 Medicare

Oral Antiemetic Drugs (Replacement for Intravenous Antiemetics) - Policy Article
Policy ID: ART-52480
Billing and Coding: Ophthalmology: Extended Ophthalmoscopy and Fundus Photography
Policy ID: ART-53060
Billing and Coding: Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography
Policy ID: ART-54969
Billing and Coding: Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESA)
Policy ID: ART-56462
Billing and Coding: Flow Cytometry
Policy ID: ART-56464

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with Q85.01

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

No procedure linkages on file for Q85.01

We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.

Convert Q85.01 to ICD-9-CM

Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

ICD-10ICD-9Mapping Flags
Q85.01 23771 00000

Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).

ICD-10 Q85.01, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code Q85.01 billable? +

Yes, Q85.01 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

What other names or terms map to Q85.01? +

ICD-10 Q85.01 includes: Von Recklinghausen disease.

Does Q85.01 affect Medicare Advantage HCC risk adjustment? +

Yes. Q85.01 maps to CMS-HCC v28 category 12. Capture this diagnosis annually for accurate Medicare Advantage risk score.

What ICD-9 codes does Q85.01 map to? +

Per CMS GEMs, Q85.01 maps to ICD-9 codes: 23771. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.

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