Q67.3 – Plagiocephaly

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code Q67.3

Code: Q67.3 (claims format: Q673)
Description: Plagiocephaly
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: Q67

Notes for Q67.3

Excludes1 (not coded here):

coronal craniosynostosis (Q75.02-)
lambdoid craniosynostosis (Q75.04-)

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Q67 – Congenital musculoskeletal deformities of head, face, spine and chest

Excludes1 (not coded here):

congenital malformation syndromes classified to Q87.-
Potter's syndrome (Q60.6)

Index terms for Q67.3

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Plagiocephaly

Related codes in Q67

Q67.0 – Congenital facial asymmetryBillable
Q67.1 – Congenital compression faciesBillable
Q67.2 – DolichocephalyBillable
Q67.4 – Other congenital deformities of skull, face and jawBillable
Q67.5 – Congenital deformity of spineBillable
Q67.6 – Pectus excavatumBillable
Q67.7 – Pectus carinatumBillable
Q67.8 – Other congenital deformities of chestBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q67.3?

Q67.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for plagiocephaly, in the block Q65-Q79 (Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system).

Is Q67.3 a billable code?

Yes. Q67.3 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does Q67.3 belong to?

It belongs to category Q67 – Congenital musculoskeletal deformities of head, face, spine and chest.

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.