Q79.8
✓ BillableOther congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system
Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0)
Also Known As
Absence of muscleAbsence of tendonAccessory muscleAmyotrophia congenitaCongenital constricting bandsCongenital shortening of tendonPoland syndrome
⚠️ Excludes2
inherited from Q79Rules from parent category Q79: Congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified
- • congenital (sternomastoid) torticollis (Q68.0)
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CodeQ79.8
BillableYes
ParentQ79
CategoryCongenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes21 note(s)
Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)