Q65.6 – Congenital unstable hip
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system
- Code
Q65.6(claims format:Q656)- Description
- Congenital unstable hip
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 17. Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA1)
- Block
- Q65-Q79 Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system
- Parent codes
- Q65
Notes for Q65.6
- Congenital dislocatable hip
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Q65 – Congenital deformities of hip
- clicking hip (R29.4)
Index terms for Q65.6
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in Q65
- Q65.0 – Congenital dislocation of hip, unilateralHeader
- Q65.1 – Congenital dislocation of hip, bilateralBillable
- Q65.2 – Congenital dislocation of hip, unspecifiedBillable
- Q65.3 – Congenital partial dislocation of hip, unilateralHeader
- Q65.4 – Congenital partial dislocation of hip, bilateralBillable
- Q65.5 – Congenital partial dislocation of hip, unspecifiedBillable
- Q65.8 – Other congenital deformities of hipHeader
- Q65.9 – Congenital deformity of hip, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Q65.6?
Q65.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for congenital unstable hip, in the block Q65-Q79 (Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system).
Is Q65.6 a billable code?
Yes. Q65.6 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does Q65.6 belong to?
It belongs to category Q65 – Congenital deformities of hip.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.