Q76.6 – Other congenital malformations of ribs

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code Q76.6

Code: Q76.6 (claims format: Q766)
Description: Other congenital malformations of ribs
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

Notes for Q76.6

Applicable to:

Accessory rib
Congenital absence of rib
Congenital fusion of ribs
Congenital malformation of ribs NOS

Excludes1 (not coded here):

short rib syndrome (Q77.2)

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)

Index terms for Q76.6

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

Related codes in Q76

Q76.0 – Spina bifida occultaBillable
Q76.1 – Klippel-Feil syndromeBillable
Q76.2 – Congenital spondylolisthesisBillable
Q76.3 – Congenital scoliosis due to congenital bony malformationBillable
Q76.4 – Other congenital malformations of spine, not associated with scoliosisHeader
Q76.5 – Cervical ribBillable
Q76.7 – Congenital malformation of sternumBillable
Q76.8 – Other congenital malformations of bony thoraxBillable
Q76.9 – Congenital malformation of bony thorax, unspecifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q76.6?

Q76.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for other congenital malformations of ribs, in the block Q65-Q79 (Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system).

Is Q76.6 a billable code?

Yes. Q76.6 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does Q76.6 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.