ICD-10-CM Q68: Other congenital musculoskeletal deformities

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Q68

Other congenital musculoskeletal deformities

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Q68

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

reduction defects of limb(s) (Q71-Q73)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

anteversion of femur (neck) (Q65.89)

Excludes2: Not Included Here

congenital myotonic chondrodystrophy (G71.13)

Inclusion Terms
  • Congenital contracture of sternocleidomastoid (muscle)
  • Congenital (sternomastoid) torticollis
  • Sternomastoid tumor (congenital)
Inclusion Terms
  • Congenital clubfinger
  • Spade-like hand (congenital)
Inclusion Terms
  • Congenital dislocation of knee
  • Congenital genu recurvatum
Inclusion Terms
  • Congenital deformity of clavicle
  • Congenital deformity of elbow
  • Congenital deformity of forearm
  • Congenital deformity of scapula
  • Congenital deformity of wrist
  • Congenital dislocation of elbow
  • Congenital dislocation of shoulder
  • Congenital dislocation of wrist

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for Q68):

Q68.0 - Congenital deformity of sternocleidomastoid muscle Q68.1 - Congenital deformity of finger(s) and hand Q68.2 - Congenital deformity of knee Q68.3 - Congenital bowing of femur Q68.4 - Congenital bowing of tibia and fibula Q68.5 - Congenital bowing of long bones of leg, unspecified Q68.6 - Discoid meniscus Q68.8 - Other specified congenital musculoskeletal deformities

About ICD-10-CM Code Q68 (Other congenital musculoskeletal deformities)

ICD-10-CM code Q68 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM Q68 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Q68 - Other congenital musculoskeletal deformities. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Other congenital musculoskeletal deformities.