Q76.42 – Congenital lordosis

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code Q76.42

Code: Q76.42 (claims format: Q7642)
Description: Congenital lordosis
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
Parent codes: Q76 › Q76.4

Billable codes under Q76.42

Q76.42 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Q76.425 – Congenital lordosis, thoracolumbar regionBillable
Q76.426 – Congenital lordosis, lumbar regionBillable
Q76.427 – Congenital lordosis, lumbosacral regionBillable
Q76.428 – Congenital lordosis, sacral and sacrococcygeal regionBillable
Q76.429 – Congenital lordosis, unspecified regionBillable

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

Q76 – Congenital malformations of spine and bony thorax

Excludes1 (not coded here):

congenital musculoskeletal deformities of spine and chest (Q67.5-Q67.8)

Related codes in Q76.4

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q76.42?

Q76.42 is the ICD-10-CM code for congenital lordosis, in the block Q65-Q79 (Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system).

Is Q76.42 a billable code?

No. Q76.42 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does Q76.42 belong to?

It belongs to category Q76 – Congenital malformations of spine and bony thorax.

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.