Q68.8 Other specified congenital musculoskeletal deformities
The ICD-10-CM code for Other specified congenital musculoskeletal deformities is Q68.8 (FY2026). It is a billable, claim-ready diagnosis code.
Classification
- Section
- Q65-Q79: Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79)
- Category Q68
- 9 codes (8 billable)
- FY2026 Status
- Stable since FY2024
Also Known As
ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index entries that lead to Q68.8:
- Arthrogryposis (congenital)
- Distortion (s) (congenital) › humerus NEC
- Distortion (s) (congenital) › arm NEC
- Distortion (s) (congenital) › femur NEC
- Cubitus › congenital
- Distortion (s) (congenital) › leg NEC
- Distortion (s) (congenital) › fibula NEC
- Dislocation (articular) › congenital NEC
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
U.S. Hospital Utilization
- An estimated 2,245 U.S. inpatient stays in 2023 included Q68.8 among the documented diagnoses.
- 110 stays listed it as the principal diagnosis.
Source: National Inpatient Sample (NIS), Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2016–2023. National survey-weighted estimates.
Official Coding Guidelines
POA indicator for congenital conditions/anomalies and Q00-Q99 exceptionCongenital conditions and anomalies Assign “Y” for congenital conditions and anomalies except for categories Q00- Q99, Congenital anomalies, which are on the exempt list. Congenital conditions are always considered present on admission.
Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026