Q76.6 ICD-10-CM Code: Other congenital malformations of ribs
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
Q76.6Other congenital malformations of ribs
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where Q76.6 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 Q76.6
Other congenital malformations of ribs
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Accessory rib
- Congenital absence of rib
- Congenital fusion of ribs
- Congenital malformation of ribs NOS
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for Q76.6.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Q76.6.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- short rib syndrome (Q77.2)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for Q76.6.
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 Q76.6 mean?
Q76.6 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other congenital malformations of ribs.”
Is Q76.6 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, Q76.6 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is Q76.6 located in ICD-10-CM?
Q76.6 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 Q76.6?
Its listed inclusion terms are Accessory rib; Congenital absence of rib; Congenital fusion of ribs; Congenital malformation of ribs NOS. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: short rib syndrome (Q77.2). No Excludes2 note is listed.