2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q67.8Other congenital deformities of chest

ICD-10-CM Codes›Q00-Q99›Q65-Q79›Q67

ICD-10-CM Q67.8
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Q67.8 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other congenital deformities of chest. 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
Q67.8
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other congenital deformities of chest
Short Description
Other congenital deformities of chest
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 CodeQ67.8Other congenital deformities of chest

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

Q67.8 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.

  • Abnormality within thorax due to coarctation of aorta
  • Abnormality within thorax due to interruption of aortic arch
  • Asymmetrical thorax
  • Cerebro-facio-thoracic dysplasia
  • Chest expansion - finding
  • Chest over-expanded
  • Congenital anomaly of thorax
  • Congenital deformity of chest wall
  • Congenital dysplasia of thorax
  • Congenital hypoplasia of left side of chest
  • Congenital hypoplasia of right side of chest
  • Finding of appearance of thorax
  • Macrocephaly, intellectual disability, neurodevelopmental disorder, small thorax syndrome
  • Macroencephaly
  • Shield-shaped chest
  • Short rib dysplasia
  • Thoracic insufficiency syndrome
  • Thoracolaryngopelvic dysplasia
  • Thoracoschisis

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Inclusion Terms

  • Congenital deformity of chest wall NOS

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.

    • Anomaly, anomalous(congenital) (unspecified type)
      • chest wall
    • Anomaly, anomalous(congenital) (unspecified type)
      • thorax (wall)
    • Deformity
      • chest (acquired) (wall)
        • congenital
    • Deformity
      • thorax (acquired) (wall)
        • congenital
    • Distortion(s) (congenital)
      • chest (wall)
    • Distortion(s) (congenital)
      • thorax (wall)
    • Flat
      • chest, congenital

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

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

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?

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Convert Q67.8 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
754.89 Nonteratogenic anom NEC
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 Q67.8Overview

Is Q67.8 a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does Q67.8 group to?

When other congenital deformities of chest 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 Q67.8 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 other congenital deformities of chest on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of Q67.8?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other congenital deformities of chest converts to ICD-9-CM 754.89 (nonteratogenic anom NEC). 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.