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.
Official description
Q76Congenital malformations of spine and bony thorax
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where Q76 sits
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Chapter 17
Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA1)
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Section
Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79)
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Category Q76
Congenital malformations of spine and bony thorax
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Code Q76
Congenital malformations of spine and bony thorax
Codes under Q76
Q76 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Q76.0Spina bifida occultaQ76.1Klippel-Feil syndromeQ76.2Congenital spondylolisthesisQ76.3Congenital scoliosis due to congenital bony malformationQ76.4Other congenital malformations of spine, not associated with scoliosisQ76.5Cervical ribQ76.6Other congenital malformations of ribsQ76.7Congenital malformation of sternumQ76.8Other congenital malformations of bony thoraxQ76.9Congenital malformation of bony thorax, unspecifiedNotes 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.
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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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.