2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q67.5Congenital deformity of spine

ICD-10-CM Codes›Q00-Q99›Q65-Q79›Q67

ICD-10-CM Q67.5
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Q67.5 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for congenital deformity of spine. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 456 through 458, 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
Q67.5
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Congenital deformity of spine
Short Description
Congenital deformity of spine
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 CodeQ67.5Congenital deformity of spine

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

Q67.5 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.

  • Acrodysplasia scoliosis
  • Bilateral congenital dislocation of hip
  • Camptodactyly and tall stature with scoliosis and hearing loss syndrome
  • Congenital deformity of spine
  • Congenital dislocation of left hip
  • Congenital dislocation of right hip
  • Congenital elevation of scapula
  • Congenital kyphoscoliosis
  • Congenital kyphosis
  • Congenital lordosis and scoliosis deformity of spine
  • Congenital lordosis deformity of spine
  • Congenital overgrowth of foot
  • Congenital postural scoliosis
  • Congenital radioulnar synostosis
  • Cutis laxa, autosomal recessive
  • Ehlers-Danlos syndrome kyphoscoliotic and deafness type
  • Ehlers-Danlos syndrome kyphoscoliotic type
  • Hip pathological dislocation
  • Hydrocephalus, costovertebral dysplasia, Sprengel anomaly syndrome
  • Lordosis and scoliosis deformity of spine
  • Macrodactyly of toe
  • Macroencephaly
  • MACS syndrome
  • Megalencephaly, severe kyphoscoliosis, overgrowth syndrome
  • Microcephalus with brachydactyly and kyphoscoliosis syndrome
  • Pathological dislocation of bilateral hips
  • Pathological dislocation of left hip
  • Pathological dislocation of right hip
  • Postural scoliosis
  • Radioulnar synostosis with microcephaly and scoliosis syndrome
  • Seizures, scoliosis, macrocephaly syndrome
  • Steel syndrome
  • Tall stature, scoliosis, macrodactyly of great toe syndrome

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Inclusion Terms

  • Congenital postural scoliosis
  • Congenital scoliosis NOS

Type 1 Excludes

  • infantile idiopathic scoliosis M41.0
  • scoliosis due to congenital bony malformation Q76.3

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.

    • Curvature
      • spine (acquired) (angular) (idiopathic) (incorrect) (postural)
        • congenital
    • Deformity
      • spinal
        • congenital
    • Deformity
      • spine (acquired)
        • congenital
    • Kyphoscoliosis, kyphoscoliotic(acquired)
      • congenital
    • Scoliosis(acquired) (postural)
      • congenital
    • Scoliosis(acquired) (postural)
      • congenital
        • postural

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

  • Congenital Postural Scoliosis

    abnormal sideways curvature of the spine that is present at birth.

  • Postural Scoliosis

    usually mild scoliosis that disappears when the person bends forward or sideways. the spine is structurally normal.

  • Congenital Kyphosis

    an abnormally increased curvature of the thoracic portion of the spine that is present at the time of birth.

Patient EducationClinical

Birth Defects

A birth defect is a problem that happens while a baby is developing in the mother's body. Most birth defects happen during the first 3 months of pregnancy. One out of every 33 babies in the United States is born with a birth defect.

The full article covers:

  • What are birth defects?
  • What causes birth defects?
  • Who is at risk of having a baby with birth defects?
  • How are birth defects diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for birth defects?
  • Can birth defects be prevented?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert Q67.5 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
754.2 Cong postural deformity
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 Q67.5Overview

Is Q67.5 a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does Q67.5 group to?

When congenital deformity of spine is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 456, 457, 458, 564, 565, 566, with relative weights from 0.7493 to 8.4034 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Is Q67.5 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 deformity of spine on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of Q67.5?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, congenital deformity of spine converts to ICD-9-CM 754.2 (cong postural deformity). 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.