Q76
Non-billableCongenital malformations of spine and bony thorax
Congenital malformations of spine and bony thorax
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Child Codes (10)
Q76.0Spina bifida occulta
Q76.1Klippel-Feil syndrome
Q76.2Congenital spondylolisthesis
Q76.3Congenital scoliosis due to congenital bony malformation
Q76.4Oth congenital malform of spine, not associated w scoliosis
Q76.5Cervical rib
Q76.6Other congenital malformations of ribs
Q76.7Congenital malformation of sternum
Q76.8Other congenital malformations of bony thorax
Q76.9Congenital malformation of bony thorax, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for congenital malformations of spine and bony thorax?
The ICD-10-CM code for congenital malformations of spine and bony thorax is Q76. The full clinical description is "Congenital malformations of spine and bony thorax". Q76 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Q76 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Q76 represents “Congenital malformations of spine and bony thorax”. It is classified under Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Q76 a billable code?
No, Q76 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under Q76.
What chapter is Q76 in?
Q76 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).
What codes cannot be used with Q76?
Q76 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: congenital musculoskeletal deformities of spine and chest (Q67.5-Q67.8).
What are the subcategories under Q76?
Q76 has 10 child codes, including: Q76.0 (Spina bifida occulta), Q76.1 (Klippel-Feil syndrome), Q76.2 (Congenital spondylolisthesis), Q76.3 (Congenital scoliosis due to congenital bony malformation), and 6 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Q76?
Q76 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0495616. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Q76 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like congenital malformations of spine and bony thorax affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of Q76?
Q76 maps to the ICD-11 code: LB73.Z (Structural developmental anomalies of spine or bony thorax, unspecified).
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