Q79
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified
Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0)
⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.
⚠️ Excludes2
directMay be coded together if both conditions coexist
- • congenital (sternomastoid) torticollis (Q68.0)
Child Codes (9)
Q79.0Congenital diaphragmatic herniaQ79.1Other congenital malformations of diaphragmQ79.2ExomphalosQ79.3GastroschisisQ79.4Prune belly syndromeQ79.5Other congenital malformations of abdominal wallQ79.6Ehlers-Danlos syndromesQ79.8Other congenital malformations of musculoskeletal systemQ79.9Congenital malformation of musculoskeletal system, unspecified
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CodeQ79
BillableNo — Header code
CategoryCongenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes21 note(s)
Child codes9
Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)