Q68.8 – Other specified congenital musculoskeletal deformities
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system
- Code
Q68.8(claims format:Q688)- Description
- Other specified congenital musculoskeletal deformities
- 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 Q68.8
- 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
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Q68 – Other congenital musculoskeletal deformities
- congenital myotonic chondrodystrophy (G71.13)
Index terms for Q68.8
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Arthrogryposis
- Distortion, wrist
- Distortion, arm NEC
- Cubitus, congenital
- Distortion, leg NEC
- Distortion, ulna NEC
- Syndrome, os trigonum
- Distortion, femur NEC
- Distortion, tibia NEC
- Distortion, radius NEC
- Distortion, fibula NEC
- Distortion, humerus NEC
- Deformity, leg, congenital
- Deformity, arm, congenital
- Cubitus, varus, congenital
- Dislocation, congenital NEC
- Cubitus, valgus, congenital
- Deformity, elbow, congenital
- Deformity, joint, congenital
- Deformity, ankle, congenital
- Deformity, wrist, congenital
- Malposition, congenital, limb
- Deformity, radius, congenital
- Dislocation, elbow, congenital
- Deformity, scapula, 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
- Q68.3 – Congenital bowing of femurBillable
- Q68.4 – Congenital bowing of tibia and fibulaBillable
- Q68.5 – Congenital bowing of long bones of leg, unspecifiedBillable
- Q68.6 – Discoid meniscusBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Q68.8?
Q68.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other specified congenital musculoskeletal deformities, in the block Q65-Q79 (Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system).
Is Q68.8 a billable code?
Yes. Q68.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does Q68.8 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.