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Q79

Non-billable

Congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system, NEC

Congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Child Codes

9

Coding Notes

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)
  • congenital (sternomastoid) torticollis (Q68.0)

Child Codes (9)

Q79.0

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia

BillableQ79.1

Other congenital malformations of diaphragm

BillableQ79.2

Exomphalos

BillableQ79.3

Gastroschisis

BillableQ79.4

Prune belly syndrome

BillableQ79.5

Other congenital malformations of abdominal wall

Q79.6

Ehlers-Danlos syndromes

Q79.8

Other congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system

BillableQ79.9

Congenital malformation of musculoskeletal system, unsp

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system, nec?

The ICD-10-CM code for congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system, nec is Q79. The full clinical description is "Congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified". Q79 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code Q79 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Q79 represents "Congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified". 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 Q79 a billable code?

No, Q79 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under Q79.

What chapter is Q79 in?

Q79 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).

What are the subcategories under Q79?

Q79 has 9 child codes, including: Q79.0 (Congenital diaphragmatic hernia), Q79.1 (Other congenital malformations of diaphragm), Q79.2 (Exomphalos), Q79.3 (Gastroschisis), and 5 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Q79?

Q79 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0869494. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.