Q68.3 – Congenital bowing of femur

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code Q68.3

Code: Q68.3 (claims format: Q683)
Description: Congenital bowing of femur
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: Q68

Notes for Q68.3

Excludes1 (not coded here):

anteversion of femur (neck) (Q65.89)

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

Q68 – Other congenital musculoskeletal deformities

Excludes1 (not coded here):

reduction defects of limb(s) (Q71-Q73)

Excludes2 (not included here):

congenital myotonic chondrodystrophy (G71.13)

Index terms for Q68.3

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

Bowing, femur, congenital

Related codes in Q68

Q68.0 – Congenital deformity of sternocleidomastoid muscleBillable
Q68.1 – Congenital deformity of finger(s) and handBillable
Q68.2 – Congenital deformity of kneeBillable
Q68.4 – Congenital bowing of tibia and fibulaBillable
Q68.5 – Congenital bowing of long bones of leg, unspecifiedBillable
Q68.6 – Discoid meniscusBillable
Q68.8 – Other specified congenital musculoskeletal deformitiesBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q68.3?

Q68.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for congenital bowing of femur, in the block Q65-Q79 (Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system).

Is Q68.3 a billable code?

Yes. Q68.3 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does Q68.3 belong to?

It belongs to category Q68 – Other congenital musculoskeletal deformities.

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.