ICD-10-CM Q76: Congenital malformations of spine and bony thorax

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Q76

Congenital malformations of spine and bony thorax

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Q76

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

congenital musculoskeletal deformities of spine and chest (Q67.5-Q67.8)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • meningocele (spinal) (Q05.-)
  • spina bifida (aperta) (cystica) (Q05.-)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • spondylolisthesis (acquired) (M43.1-)
  • spondylolysis (acquired) (M43.0-)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here

short rib syndrome (Q77.2)

Inclusion Terms

Cervical fusion syndrome

Inclusion Terms

Congenital spondylolysis

Inclusion Terms

Hemivertebra fusion or failure of segmentation with scoliosis

Inclusion Terms
  • Congenital absence of vertebra NOS
  • Congenital fusion of spine NOS
  • Congenital malformation of lumbosacral (joint) (region) NOS
  • Congenital malformation of spine NOS
  • Hemivertebra NOS
  • Malformation of spine NOS
  • Platyspondylisis NOS
  • Supernumerary vertebra NOS
Inclusion Terms

Supernumerary rib in cervical region

Inclusion Terms
  • Accessory rib
  • Congenital absence of rib
  • Congenital fusion of ribs
  • Congenital malformation of ribs NOS
Inclusion Terms
  • Congenital absence of sternum
  • Sternum bifidum

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for Q76):

Q76.0 - Spina bifida occulta Q76.1 - Klippel-Feil syndrome Q76.2 - Congenital spondylolisthesis Q76.3 - Congenital scoliosis due to congenital bony malformation Q76.4 - Other congenital malformations of spine, not associated with scoliosis Q76.41 - Congenital kyphosis Q76.411 - Congenital kyphosis, occipito-atlanto-axial region Q76.412 - Congenital kyphosis, cervical region Q76.413 - Congenital kyphosis, cervicothoracic region Q76.414 - Congenital kyphosis, thoracic region Q76.415 - Congenital kyphosis, thoracolumbar region Q76.419 - Congenital kyphosis, unspecified region Q76.42 - Congenital lordosis Q76.425 - Congenital lordosis, thoracolumbar region Q76.426 - Congenital lordosis, lumbar region Q76.427 - Congenital lordosis, lumbosacral region Q76.428 - Congenital lordosis, sacral and sacrococcygeal region Q76.429 - Congenital lordosis, unspecified region Q76.49 - Other congenital malformations of spine, not associated with scoliosis Q76.5 - Cervical rib Q76.6 - Other congenital malformations of ribs Q76.7 - Congenital malformation of sternum Q76.8 - Other congenital malformations of bony thorax Q76.9 - Congenital malformation of bony thorax, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code Q76 (Congenital malformations of spine and bony thorax)

ICD-10-CM code Q76 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 Q76 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Q76 - Congenital malformations of spine and bony thorax. 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 malformations of spine and bony thorax.