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Version 2024
Non-Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q74

Other congenital malformations of limb(s)

ICD-10-CM Code:
Q74
ICD-10 Code for:
Other congenital malformations of limb(s)
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
    (Q00-Q99)
    • Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system
      (Q65-Q79)
      • Other congenital malformations of limb (Q74)
        (s)

Q74 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of other congenital malformations of limb(s). The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Other congenital malformations of limb(s)

Non-specific codes like Q74 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for other congenital malformations of limb(s):

  • Use Q74.0 for Other congenital malformations of upper limb(s), including shoulder girdle - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use Q74.1 for Congenital malformation of knee - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use Q74.2 for Other congenital malformations of lower limb(s), including pelvic girdle - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use Q74.3 for Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use Q74.8 for Other specified congenital malformations of limb(s) - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use Q74.9 for Unspecified congenital malformation of limb(s) - BILLABLE CODE

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Type 1 Excludes

Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
  • polydactyly Q69
  • reduction defect of limb Q71 Q73
  • syndactyly Q70

Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.