Q76.42
Non-billableCongenital lordosis
Congenital lordosis
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)
- congenital musculoskeletal deformities of spine and chest (Q67.5-Q67.8)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)
Child Codes (5)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for congenital lordosis?
The ICD-10-CM code for congenital lordosis is Q76.42. The full clinical description is "Congenital lordosis". Q76.42 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Q76.42 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Q76.42 represents "Congenital lordosis". 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 Q76.42 a billable code?
No, Q76.42 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under Q76.42.
What chapter is Q76.42 in?
Q76.42 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).
What codes cannot be used with Q76.42?
Q76.42 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 Q76.42?
Q76.42 has 5 child codes, including: Q76.425 (Congenital lordosis, thoracolumbar region), Q76.426 (Congenital lordosis, lumbar region), Q76.427 (Congenital lordosis, lumbosacral region), Q76.428 (Congenital lordosis, sacral and sacrococcygeal region), and 1 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Q76.42?
Q76.42 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0432144. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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