Q74.1 – Congenital malformation of knee

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code Q74.1
Code
Q74.1 (claims format: Q741)
Description
Congenital malformation of knee
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
Q74

Notes for Q74.1

Applicable to:
  • Congenital absence of patella
  • Congenital dislocation of patella
  • Congenital genu valgum
  • Congenital genu varum
  • Rudimentary patella
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • congenital dislocation of knee (Q68.2)
  • congenital genu recurvatum (Q68.2)
  • nail patella syndrome (Q87.2)

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

Q74 – Other congenital malformations of limb(s)

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • polydactyly (Q69.-)
  • reduction defect of limb (Q71-Q73)
  • syndactyly (Q70.-)

Index terms for Q74.1

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

Related codes in Q74

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q74.1?

Q74.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for congenital malformation of knee, in the block Q65-Q79 (Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system).

Is Q74.1 a billable code?

Yes. Q74.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does Q74.1 belong to?

It belongs to category Q74 – Other congenital malformations of limb(s).

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.