2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q67Congenital musculoskeletal deformities of head, face, spine and chest

ICD-10-CM Codes›Q00-Q99›Q65-Q79›Q67

ICD-10-CM Q67
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Q67 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for congenital musculoskeletal deformities of head, face, spine and chest, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as Q67.0, Q67.1, Q67.2, and Q67.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Q67
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Congenital musculoskeletal deformities of head, face, spine and chest
Chapter
Q65-Q79
Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system

Code Classification

ChapterQ00-Q99Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
SectionQ65-Q79Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system
CategoryQ67Congenital musculoskeletal deformities of head, face, spine and chest
This CodeQ67Congenital musculoskeletal deformities of head, face, spine and chest

Specific Coding for Congenital ms deformities of head, face, spine and chestOverview

Non-specific codes like Q67 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use Q67.0 for Congenital facial asymmetry

  • Use Q67.1 for Congenital compression facies

  • Use Q67.2 for Dolichocephaly

  • Use Q67.3 for Plagiocephaly

  • Use Q67.4 for Other congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw

  • Use Q67.5 for Congenital deformity of spine

  • Use Q67.6 for Pectus excavatum

  • Use Q67.7 for Pectus carinatum

  • Use Q67.8 for Other congenital deformities of chest

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Type 1 Excludes

  • congenital malformation syndromes classified to Q87
  • Potter's syndrome Q60.6

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About Q67Overview

Is Q67 a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for congenital musculoskeletal deformities of head, face, spine and chest, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for congenital musculoskeletal deformities of head, face, spine and chest need a more specific code from this category, such as Q67.0, Q67.1, and Q67.2.