U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

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

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

Code definition

Official description

Q76

Congenital malformations of spine and bony thorax

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

Classification

Where Q76 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 Q76

    Congenital malformations of spine and bony thorax

  4. 4

    Code Q76

    Congenital malformations of spine and bony thorax

More specific choices

Codes under Q76

Q76 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

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

Q76.5

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

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for Q76.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for Q76.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Q76.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

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

Excludes2

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

No Excludes2 note is listed for Q76.

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 Q76 mean?

Q76 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Congenital malformations of spine and bony thorax.”

Is Q76 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. Q76 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 Q76 located in ICD-10-CM?

Q76 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 Q76, Congenital malformations of spine and bony thorax.

What coding notes are listed for Q76?

No inclusion terms are listed for Q76 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: congenital musculoskeletal deformities of spine and chest (Q67.5-Q67.8). No Excludes2 note is listed.

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