ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Q68.0
Congenital deformity of sternocleidomastoid muscle
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Q68.0
Inclusion Terms
- Congenital contracture of sternocleidomastoid (muscle)
- Congenital (sternomastoid) torticollis
- Sternomastoid tumor (congenital)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code Q68.0 (Congenital deformity of sternocleidomastoid muscle)
ICD-10-CM code Q68.0 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 Q68.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Q68.0 - Congenital deformity of sternocleidomastoid muscle. 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 Congenital deformity of sternocleidomastoid muscle.