Q79Non-billable (header)
Congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified
Congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system, not else…
Related Codes· Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79)
Sub-codes of Q79(9)
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Q79.0Congenital diaphragmatic hernia✓ BillableQ79.1Other congenital malformations of diaphragm✓ BillableQ79.2Exomphalos✓ BillableQ79.3Gastroschisis✓ BillableQ79.4Prune belly syndrome✓ BillableQ79.5Other congenital malformations of abdominal wallHeaderQ79.6Ehlers-Danlos syndromesHeaderQ79.8Other congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system✓ BillableQ79.9Congenital malformation of musculoskeletal system, unspecifi…✓ Billable
⚠ Excludes 2(Not included here)
- •congenital (sternomastoid) torticollis (Q68.0)
Code Hierarchy
┌17Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0)├Q65-Q79Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79)├Q79Congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified
└Q79Congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system, not else…
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