2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q67.3Plagiocephaly

ICD-10-CM Codes›Q00-Q99›Q65-Q79›Q67

ICD-10-CM Q67.3
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Q67.3 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for plagiocephaly. 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. Coders also document this condition as congenital positional plagiocephaly. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Musculoskeletal congenital conditions.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Q67.3
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Plagiocephaly
Short Description
Plagiocephaly
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 CodeQ67.3Plagiocephaly

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

Q67.3 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.

  • Congenital positional plagiocephaly
  • Molded baby syndrome
  • Pelvic obliquity
  • Plagiocephaly
  • Postural plagiocephaly
  • X-linked intellectual disability with plagiocephaly syndrome

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Type 1 Excludes

  • coronal craniosynostosis Q75.02
  • lambdoid craniosynostosis Q75.04

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.

    • Plagiocephaly

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

  • Craniosynostoses

    premature closure of one or more cranial sutures. it often results in plagiocephaly. craniosynostoses that involve multiple sutures are sometimes associated with congenital syndromes such as acrocephalosyndactylia; and craniofacial dysostosis.

  • Plagiocephaly

    the condition characterized by uneven or irregular shape of the head often in parallelogram shape with a flat spot on the back or one side of the head. it can either result from the premature cranial suture closure (craniosynostosis) or from external forces (nonsynostotic plagiocephaly).

  • Plagiocephaly, Nonsynostotic

    a deformity of the skull that is not due to bone fusion (synostosis), such as craniosynostoses, and is characterized by an asymmetric skull and face. it is observed with an increased frequency in infants after the adoption of supine sleeping recommendations to prevent sudden infant death syndrome.

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 Q67.3 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 Q67.3Overview

Is Q67.3 a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does Q67.3 group to?

When plagiocephaly 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 Q67.3 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 plagiocephaly on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of Q67.3?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, plagiocephaly 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.