Q79 Congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified

⚠ Non-Billable ICD-10-CM 2026
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The ICD-10-CM code for Congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified is Q79 (FY2026). It is a non-billable category code — select a more specific code below for claims.

Classification

Section
Q65-Q79: Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79)
Category Q79
17 codes (14 billable)
FY2026 Status
Stable since FY2024
Excludes2
Not included here. These conditions are coded elsewhere but may be coded together if applicable.
  • congenital (sternomastoid) torticollis (Q68.0)

Official Coding Guidelines

POA indicator for congenital conditions/anomalies and Q00-Q99 exception

Congenital 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.

— ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026, Section III

Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026

References

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Related Codes

More Specific Codes

Q79.0 Congenital diaphragmatic hernia Q79.1 Other congenital malformations of diaphragm Q79.2 Exomphalos Q79.3 Gastroschisis Q79.4 Prune belly syndrome Q79.5 Other congenital malformations of abdominal wall Q79.6 Ehlers-Danlos syndromes Q79.8 Other congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system Q79.9 Congenital malformation of musculoskeletal system, unspecified

All Codes in Q79

Every most-specific code under Q79 Congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified (14 codes):

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Q79.0 Congenital diaphragmatic hernia Q79.1 Other congenital malformations of diaphragm Q79.2 Exomphalos Q79.3 Gastroschisis Q79.4 Prune belly syndrome Q79.51 Congenital hernia of bladder Q79.59 Other congenital malformations of abdominal wall Q79.60 Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, unspecified Q79.61 Classical Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Q79.62 Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Q79.63 Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Q79.69 Other Ehlers-Danlos syndromes Q79.8 Other congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system Q79.9 Congenital malformation of musculoskeletal system, unspecified
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Reviewed by Prajwal Shrestha, CPC, CRC
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) · AAPC Member ID 01997614 · About · Editorial policy · Content last reviewed: 2025-10-01

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