Q65-Q79

Non-Billable
ChapterQ00–Q99
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Official Description

Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79)

Metadata & Insights
  • Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (Q00-Q99).

CH17 Parent Instructions

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
  • inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH17Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0)
Q65-Q79Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79)Not billable
Q65Congenital deformities of hipSubcodes
Q66Congenital deformities of feetSubcodes
Q67Congenital musculoskeletal deformities of head, face, spine and chestSubcodes
Q68Other congenital musculoskeletal deformitiesSubcodes
Q69PolydactylySubcodes
Q70SyndactylySubcodes
Q71Reduction defects of upper limbSubcodes
Q72Reduction defects of lower limbSubcodes
Q73Reduction defects of unspecified limbSubcodes
Q74Other congenital malformations of limb(s)Subcodes
Q75Other congenital malformations of skull and face bonesSubcodes
Q76Congenital malformations of spine and bony thoraxSubcodes
Q77Osteochondrodysplasia with defects of growth of tubular bones and spineSubcodes
Q78Other osteochondrodysplasiasSubcodes
Q79Congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classifiedSubcodes

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to Q65-Q79:

chapterCH17
Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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