Q68 – Other congenital musculoskeletal deformities
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system
ICD-10-CM code
Q68
- Code
Q68(claims format:Q68)- Description
- Other congenital musculoskeletal deformities
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- 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
Billable codes under Q68
Q68 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- 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
- Q68.8 – Other specified congenital musculoskeletal deformitiesBillable
Notes for Q68
Excludes2 (not included here):
- congenital myotonic chondrodystrophy (G71.13)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Q68?
Q68 is the ICD-10-CM code for other congenital musculoskeletal deformities, in the block Q65-Q79 (Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system).
Is Q68 a billable code?
No. Q68 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.