Q79 ICD-10-CM Code: Congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
Q79Congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where Q79 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 Q79
Congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified
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Code Q79
Congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified
Codes under Q79
Q79 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Q79.0Congenital diaphragmatic herniaQ79.1Other congenital malformations of diaphragmQ79.2ExomphalosQ79.3GastroschisisQ79.4Prune belly syndromeQ79.5Other congenital malformations of abdominal wallQ79.6Ehlers-Danlos syndromesQ79.8Other congenital malformations of musculoskeletal systemQ79.9Congenital malformation of musculoskeletal system, unspecifiedNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for Q79.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for Q79.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Q79.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for Q79.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- congenital (sternomastoid) torticollis (Q68.0)
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 Q79 mean?
Q79 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified.”
Is Q79 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. Q79 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 Q79 located in ICD-10-CM?
Q79 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 Q79, Congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified.
What coding notes are listed for Q79?
No inclusion terms are listed for Q79 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: congenital (sternomastoid) torticollis (Q68.0).