U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Q74 ICD-10-CM Code: Other congenital malformations of limb(s)

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

Q74

Other congenital malformations of limb(s)

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where Q74 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 17

    Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA1)

  2. 2

    Section

    Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79)

  3. 3

    Category Q74

    Other congenital malformations of limb(s)

  4. 4

    Code Q74

    Other congenital malformations of limb(s)

More specific choices

Codes under Q74

Q74 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

Q74.0

Other congenital malformations of upper limb(s), including shoulder girdle

Q74.1

Congenital malformation of knee

Q74.2

Other congenital malformations of lower limb(s), including pelvic girdle

Q74.3

Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita

Q74.8

Other specified congenital malformations of limb(s)

Q74.9

Unspecified congenital malformation of limb(s)

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for Q74.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for Q74.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Q74.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • polydactyly (Q69.-)
  • reduction defect of limb (Q71-Q73)
  • syndactyly (Q70.-)

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for Q74.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code Q74 mean?

Q74 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other congenital malformations of limb(s).”

Is Q74 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. Q74 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is Q74 located in ICD-10-CM?

Q74 is listed in Chapter 17, Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA1), within Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79) (Q65–Q79), under category Q74, Other congenital malformations of limb(s).

What coding notes are listed for Q74?

No inclusion terms are listed for Q74 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: polydactyly (Q69.-); reduction defect of limb (Q71-Q73); syndactyly (Q70.-). No Excludes2 note is listed.

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