Q76.49 – Other congenital malformations of spine, not associated with scoliosis
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system
- Code
Q76.49(claims format:Q7649)- Description
- Other congenital malformations of spine, not associated with scoliosis
- Short description
- Oth congenital malform of spine, not associated w scoliosis
- 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
- Q76 › Q76.4
Notes for Q76.49
- Congenital absence of vertebra NOS
- Congenital fusion of spine NOS
- Congenital malformation of lumbosacral (joint) (region) NOS
- Congenital malformation of spine NOS
- Hemivertebra NOS
- Malformation of spine NOS
- Platyspondylisis NOS
- Supernumerary vertebra NOS
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
Index terms for Q76.49
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Brevicollis
- Hemivertebra
- Sacralization
- Half vertebra
- Agenesis, spine
- Agenesis, coccyx
- Agenesis, sacrum
- Platyspondylisis
- Distortion, spine
- Agenesis, vertebra
- Distortion, sacrum
- Distortion, coccyx
- Malformation, spine
- Accessory, vertebra
- Distortion, vertebra
- Bifurcation, vertebra
- Maldevelopment, spine
- Deformity, lumbosacral
- Distortion, lumbosacral
- Supernumerary, vertebra
- Distortion, lumbar spine
- Anomaly, anomalous, coccyx
- Absence, spine, congenital
- Absence, sacrum, congenital
- Absence, coccyx, congenital
Related codes in Q76.4
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Q76.49?
Q76.49 is the ICD-10-CM code for other congenital malformations of spine, not associated with scoliosis, in the block Q65-Q79 (Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system).
Is Q76.49 a billable code?
Yes. Q76.49 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does Q76.49 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.