Q68.8
BillableOther specified congenital musculoskeletal deformities
Other specified congenital musculoskeletal deformities
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Congenital deformity of clavicle
- Congenital deformity of elbow
- Congenital deformity of forearm
- Congenital deformity of scapula
- Congenital deformity of wrist
- Congenital dislocation of elbow
- Congenital dislocation of shoulder
- Congenital dislocation of wrist
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
Related Codes(7)
Q68.0Congenital deformity of sternocleidomastoid muscle
Q68.1Congenital deformity of finger(s) and hand
Q68.2Congenital deformity of knee
Q68.3Congenital bowing of femur
Q68.4Congenital bowing of tibia and fibula
Q68.5Congenital bowing of long bones of leg, unspecified
Q68.6Discoid meniscus
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(221)
SNOMED CT
- Congenital spherophakia4465002
- Spherophakia4465002
- Congenital deformity of clavicle7921007
- Congenital dislocation of radial head9634000
- Bilateral congenital dislocation of hip10155006
- Congenital flexion contractures of leg16071000
- Congenital generalised flexion contractures of lower limb joints16071000
- Congenital generalized flexion contractures of lower limb joints16071000
- Congenital dislocation of glenohumeral joint23876003
- Congenital dislocation of shoulder23876003
- Congenital small lens35272001
- Microphakia35272001
- Congenital cubitus valgus70123009
- Congenital abnormal shape of clavicle92906004
- Congenital misshapen clavicle92906004
- Congenital abnormal shape of ulna92956009
- Congenital misshapen ulna92956009
- Congenital angulated clavicle92981007
- Congenital bent clavicle92981007
- Congenital bowed clavicle92981007
- Congenital angulated ulna92991001
- Congenital bent ulna92991001
- Congenital bowed ulna92991001
- Congenital thickened clavicle93397004
- Congenital thickening of clavicle93397004
- Incomplete ossification of clavicle93577008
- Reduced ossification of clavicle93577008
- Lack of ossification of clavicle93633007
- Unossified clavicle93633007
- Radioulnar synostosis and dislocation of radial head205254006
- Hip pathological dislocation239759009
- Deformity of ulna271088009
- Congenital dislocation of elbow371629001
- Mild spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia with premature onset arthrosis389159004
- Microspherophakia416671000
- Lentiglobus419281007
- Autosomal recessive Larsen syndrome702400006
- Humero-spinal dysostosis702400006
- Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia with congenital joint dislocations702400006
- Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, Omani type702400006
- X-linked intellectual disability with cubitus valgus and dysmorphism syndrome719138006
- X-linked intellectual disability and epilepsy with progressive joint contracture and facial dysmorphism syndrome719155005
- ACD (alopecia, contracture, dwarfism) mental retardation syndrome720979002
- ACD (alopecia, contracture, dwarfism) syndrome720979002
- Alopecia, contracture, dwarfism, intellectual disability syndrome720979002
- GEMSS (glaucoma, ectopia, microspherophakia, stiff joint, short stature) syndrome722450007
- GEMSS syndrome722450007
- Glaucoma, ectopia, microspherophakia, stiff joint, short stature syndrome722450007
- Congenital dislocation of left hip767002009
- Congenital dislocation of right hip767003004
- Chondrodysplasia with joint dislocations gPAPP type782882009
- Bilateral congenital shoulder dislocation890409000
- Congenital dislocation of bilateral glenohumeral joints890409000
- Congenital dislocation of bilateral shoulders890409000
- Congenital dislocation of both shoulders890409000
- Congenital dislocation of joint890410005
- Congenital joint dislocation890410005
- Bilateral congenital elbow dislocation890413007
- Congenital dislocation of bilateral elbows890413007
- Congenital dislocation of both elbows890413007
- Bilateral hip and radial head dislocations, short stature, scoliosis, carpal coalition, pes cavus, facial dysmorphism syndrome1197589000
- Steel syndrome1197589000
- Congenital deformity of shoulder1230384009
- Congenital radioulnar synostosis1268409009
- Congenital dislocation of joint of shoulder region1297364006
- Congenital dislocation of left glenohumeral joint1297367004
- Congenital dislocation of right glenohumeral joint1297368009
- Hypertrophy of clavicle1332354009
- Congenital deformity of left clavicle15935701000119103
- Congenital deformity of right clavicle15935781000119106
- Congenital dislocation of bilateral radial heads15670041000119105
- Congenital dislocation of head of bilateral radii15670041000119105
- Congenital dislocation of head of both radii15670041000119105
- Congenital dislocation of head of left radius15669961000119108
- Congenital dislocation of left radial head15669961000119108
- Congenital dislocation of head of right radius15670001000119108
- Congenital dislocation of right radial head15670001000119108
- Congenital subluxation of bilateral radial heads15720881000119100
- Congenital subluxation of both radial heads15720881000119100
- Congenital subluxation of left radial head15720841000119105
- Congenital subluxation of radial head295081000119103
- Congenital subluxation of right radial head15720801000119108
- Left elbow subluxation11771331000119102
- Subluxation of joint of left elbow11771331000119102
- Left radial head subluxation11778961000119101
- Subluxation of left radial head11778961000119101
- Pathological dislocation of bilateral hips15720721000119105
- Pathological dislocation of left hip15720681000119104
- Pathological dislocation of right hip15720761000119100
- Right elbow subluxation11771291000119108
- Subluxation of joint of right elbow11771291000119108
- Right nursemaid elbow11778921000119106
- Right radial head subluxation11778921000119106
- Subluxation of right radial head11778921000119106
UMLS
- Congenital abnormal shape of scapulaC0587371
- Congenital abnormal shape of scapula (disorder)C0587371
- Congenital anomaly of scapulaC0587371
- Congenital anomaly of scapula (disorder)C0587371
- Congenital deformity of scapulaC0587371
- Congenital deformity of scapula (disorder)C0587371
- Congenital misshapen scapulaC0587371
- Congenital deformity of clavicleC0158760
- Congenital deformity of clavicle (disorder)C0158760
- Congenital deformity of elbowC1387923
- Congenital deformity of forearmC1404173
- Congenital deformity of wristC0750442
- Congenital dislocation of elbowC0265561
- Congenital dislocation of elbow (disorder)C0265561
- Congenital dislocation of glenohumeral jointC0265562
- Congenital dislocation of glenohumeral joint (disorder)C0265562
- Congenital dislocation of shoulderC0265562
- Congenital dislocation of wristC2183058
- Other specified congenital musculoskeletal deformitiesC0478066
Clinical Terms
- Congenital dislocation of glenohumeral joint (disorder)
- Congenital dislocation of bilateral shoulders
- Incomplete ossification of clavicle
- Pathological dislocation of right hip
- Congenital flexion contractures of leg
- Subluxation of joint of left elbow
- Congenital subluxation of both radial heads
- Congenital abnormal shape of scapula (disorder)
- Lack of ossification of clavicle
- X-linked intellectual disability and epilepsy with progressive joint contracture and facial dysmorphism syndrome
- Humero-spinal dysostosis
- Congenital dislocation of left hip
- Congenital dislocation of head of both radii
- GEMSS syndrome
- Congenital deformity of wrist
- Congenital abnormal shape of scapula
- Congenital dislocation of both shoulders
- Congenital dislocation of elbow
- Congenital dislocation of glenohumeral joint
- Congenital angulated clavicle
- Congenital deformity of right clavicle
- Congenital misshapen ulna
- Deformity of ulna
- Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, Omani type
- Congenital anomaly of scapula (disorder)
- Congenital dislocation of head of right radius
- Congenital subluxation of bilateral radial heads
- Congenital subluxation of right radial head
- Congenital dislocation of left glenohumeral joint
- Congenital deformity of left clavicle
- Pathological dislocation of left hip
- GEMSS (glaucoma, ectopia, microspherophakia, stiff joint, short stature) syndrome
- Congenital dislocation of shoulder
- Congenital thickened clavicle
- Left elbow subluxation
- Congenital bent clavicle
- Congenital bowed ulna
- Unossified clavicle
- Congenital cubitus valgus
- Glaucoma, ectopia, microspherophakia, stiff joint, short stature syndrome
- Congenital spherophakia
- Congenital dislocation of right hip
- Congenital radioulnar synostosis
- Congenital misshapen clavicle
- Left radial head subluxation
- Congenital dislocation of bilateral elbows
- Congenital dislocation of bilateral glenohumeral joints
- Congenital deformity of elbow
- Congenital thickening of clavicle
- Lentiglobus
- Congenital dislocation of head of bilateral radii
- Congenital deformity of shoulder
- Congenital dislocation of head of left radius
- Microspherophakia
- Right elbow subluxation
- Bilateral hip and radial head dislocations, short stature, scoliosis, carpal coalition, pes cavus, facial dysmorphism syndrome
- Congenital dislocation of right radial head
- Congenital subluxation of left radial head
- Congenital dislocation of wrist
- Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia with congenital joint dislocations
- Congenital dislocation of both elbows
- Right radial head subluxation
- Subluxation of joint of right elbow
- Congenital joint dislocation
- Congenital dislocation of right glenohumeral joint
- Reduced ossification of clavicle
- Subluxation of right radial head
- Congenital abnormal shape of clavicle
- Hip pathological dislocation
- Steel syndrome
- Congenital deformity of scapula (disorder)
- Congenital deformity of clavicle (disorder)
- Spherophakia
- Hypertrophy of clavicle
- Congenital abnormal shape of ulna
- Congenital small lens
- Congenital generalised flexion contractures of lower limb joints
- Subluxation of left radial head
- Autosomal recessive Larsen syndrome
- Chondrodysplasia with joint dislocations gPAPP type
- ACD (alopecia, contracture, dwarfism) syndrome
- Bilateral congenital elbow dislocation
- Bilateral congenital shoulder dislocation
- Congenital dislocation of joint
- Congenital dislocation of radial head
- Congenital deformity of scapula
- Congenital misshapen scapula
- Congenital deformity of clavicle
- Congenital dislocation of joint of shoulder region
- Congenital dislocation of left radial head
- Mild spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia with premature onset arthrosis
- Congenital angulated ulna
- Pathological dislocation of bilateral hips
- Congenital deformity of forearm
- Congenital generalized flexion contractures of lower limb joints
- Radioulnar synostosis and dislocation of radial head
- Right nursemaid elbow
- Congenital subluxation of radial head
- Congenital bowed clavicle
- X-linked intellectual disability with cubitus valgus and dysmorphism syndrome
- Bilateral congenital dislocation of hip
- Congenital anomaly of scapula
- Congenital dislocation of elbow (disorder)
- Congenital bent ulna
- Congenital dislocation of bilateral radial heads
- ACD (alopecia, contracture, dwarfism) mental retardation syndrome
- Alopecia, contracture, dwarfism, intellectual disability syndrome
- Microphakia
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other specified congenital musculoskeletal deformities?
The ICD-10-CM code for other specified congenital musculoskeletal deformities is Q68.8. The full clinical description is "Other specified congenital musculoskeletal deformities". Q68.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code Q68.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Q68.8 represents “Other specified congenital musculoskeletal deformities”. It is classified under Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is Q68.8 a billable code?
Yes, Q68.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Q68.8 in?
Q68.8 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).
What codes cannot be used with Q68.8?
Q68.8 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: reduction defects of limb(s) (Q71-Q73).
What SNOMED CT codes does Q68.8 map to?
Q68.8 maps to 56 SNOMED CT concepts: 720979002, 702400006, 10155006, 890413007, 890409000, and 51 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Q68.8?
Q68.8 is linked to 9 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0587371, C0158760, C1387923, C1404173, C0750442, and 4 more. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Q68.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other specified congenital musculoskeletal deformities 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 Q68.8?
Q68.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: LD0Z (Structural developmental anomalies primarily affecting one body system, unspecified).
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