Q76 – Congenital malformations of spine and bony thorax

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code Q76

Code: Q76 (claims format: Q76)
Description: Congenital malformations of spine and bony thorax
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 Q76

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

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 (more codes below)
Q76.5 – Cervical ribBillable
Q76.6 – Other congenital malformations of ribsBillable
Q76.7 – Congenital malformation of sternumBillable
Q76.8 – Other congenital malformations of bony thoraxBillable
Q76.9 – Congenital malformation of bony thorax, unspecifiedBillable

Notes for Q76

Excludes1 (not coded here):

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

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q76?

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

Is Q76 a billable code?

No. Q76 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.