Other congenital malformations of limb(s)
In Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79), chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities
6 billable codes under Q74: 1 is a CC; none map to an HCC.A CC or MCC (major CC) is a secondary diagnosis that raises the MS-DRG payment.
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Instructional notes
Official coding guidelines
From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.
Assign Q00-QA1 codes for documented congenital anomalies or genetic disorders at any age, coding non-inherent manifestations separately and sequencing Z38 first on the birth admission.
All codes under Q74
Q74 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.
- Q74.0Other congenital malformations of upper limb(s), including shoulder girdle
- Q74.1Congenital malformation of knee
- Q74.2Other congenital malformations of lower limb(s), including pelvic girdle
- Q74.3Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita
- Q74.8Other specified congenital malformations of limb(s)
- Q74.9Unspecified congenital malformation of limb(s)
Q74 MS-DRGs
As the principal diagnosis, all 6 billable codes under Q74 group to MS-DRG 564, 565, or 566 (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.
Other codes that refer to Q74
Notes on these codes point to Q74.
About the condition
Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.
Birth Defects
A birth defect is a problem that happens while a baby is developing in the mother's body. Most birth defects happen during the first 3 months of pregnancy. One out of every 33 babies in the United States is born with a birth defect.
Read more about birth defects on MedlinePlusCode history
Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.