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Q79

Non-Billable
ChapterQ00–Q99
Rankcategory
Official Description

Congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified

Use a more specific code (7 billable, 2 non-billable)
Q79.0Congenital diaphragmatic herniaQ79.1Other congenital malformations of diaphragmQ79.2ExomphalosQ79.3GastroschisisQ79.4Prune belly syndromeQ79.5Other congenital malformations of abdominal wallhas subcodesQ79.6Ehlers-Danlos syndromeshas subcodesQ79.8Other congenital malformations of musculoskeletal systemQ79.9Congenital malformation of musculoskeletal system, unspecified
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)

Instructional Notes

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
  • congenital (sternomastoid) torticollis (Q68.0)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH17Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0)
Q65-Q79Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79)
Q79Congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classifiedNot billable
Q79.0Congenital diaphragmatic herniaBillable
Q79.1Other congenital malformations of diaphragmBillable
Q79.2ExomphalosBillable
Q79.3GastroschisisBillable
Q79.4Prune belly syndromeBillable
Q79.5Other congenital malformations of abdominal wallSubcodes
Q79.6Ehlers-Danlos syndromesSubcodes
Q79.8Other congenital malformations of musculoskeletal systemBillable
Q79.9Congenital malformation of musculoskeletal system, unspecifiedBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to 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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