2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q67.0Congenital facial asymmetry

ICD-10-CM Codes›Q00-Q99›Q65-Q79›Q67

ICD-10-CM Q67.0
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Q67.0 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for congenital facial asymmetry. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 564 through 566. The code is exempt from POA reporting. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Musculoskeletal congenital conditions.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Q67.0
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Congenital facial asymmetry
Short Description
Congenital facial asymmetry
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
Q67
Congenital musculoskeletal deformities of head, face, spine and chest

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 CodeQ67.0Congenital facial asymmetry

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

Q67.0 is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • CLAPO syndrome
  • Congenital facial asymmetry
  • Congenital hypotrichia
  • Craniofacial microsomia
  • Facial asymmetry
  • Hemifacial microsomia
  • Hemifacial microsomia with radial defect syndrome
  • Linear hypopigmentation and craniofacial asymmetry with acral, ocular and brain anomalies

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Asymmetry
      • face

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MAL008
Musculoskeletal congenital conditions
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Facial Asymmetry

    congenital or acquired asymmetry of the face.

  • Facial Asymmetry

    a finding indicating the absence of balanced proportions between parts of the face.

Patient EducationClinical

Craniofacial Abnormalities

Craniofacial is a medical term that relates to the bones of the skull and face. Craniofacial abnormalities are birth defects of the face or head. Some, like cleft lip and palate, are among the most common of all birth defects. Others are very rare. Most of them affect how a person's face or head looks.

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Convert Q67.0 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
754.0 Cong skull/face/jaw def
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

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 Q67.0Overview

Is Q67.0 a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report congenital facial asymmetry on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does Q67.0 group to?

When congenital facial asymmetry is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 564, 565, 566, with relative weights from 0.7493 to 1.5436 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Is Q67.0 exempt from POA reporting?

Yes. CMS lists this code among those exempt from present on admission reporting, so hospitals do not assign a POA indicator for congenital facial asymmetry on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of Q67.0?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, congenital facial asymmetry converts to ICD-9-CM 754.0 (cong skull/face/jaw def). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.