Q68Header code — not billable
Other congenital musculoskeletal deformities
- Chapter
- 17. Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
- Category
- Q68
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category Q68
Q68.0Congenital deformity of sternocleidomastoid muscleYesQ68.1Congenital deformity of finger(s) and handYesQ68.2Congenital deformity of kneeYesQ68.3Congenital bowing of femurYesQ68.4Congenital bowing of tibia and fibulaYesQ68.5Congenital bowing of long bones of leg, unspecifiedYesQ68.6Discoid meniscusYesQ68.8Other specified congenital musculoskeletal deformitiesYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Q68?
Q68 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other congenital musculoskeletal deformities.
Is Q68 a billable code?
No. Q68 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is Q68 in?
Q68 falls under Chapter 17: Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
When did Q68 become effective?
Q68 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to Q68?
Q68 belongs to category Q68, which includes 8 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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