2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q69Polydactyly

ICD-10-CM Codes›Q00-Q99›Q65-Q79›Q69

ICD-10-CM Q69
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Q69 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for polydactyly, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as Q69.0, Q69.1, Q69.2, and Q69.9.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Q69
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Polydactyly
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
CategoryQ69Polydactyly
This CodeQ69Polydactyly

Specific Coding for PolydactylyOverview

Non-specific codes like Q69 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use Q69.0 for Accessory finger(s)

  • Use Q69.1 for Accessory thumb(s)

  • Use Q69.2 for Accessory toe(s)

  • Use Q69.9 for Polydactyly, unspecified

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Polydactyly

    a congenital anomaly of the hand or foot, marked by the presence of supernumerary digits.

  • Short Rib-Polydactyly Syndrome

    a syndrome inherited as an autosomal recessive trait and incompatible with life. the main features are narrow thorax, short ribs, scapular and pelvic dysplasia, and polydactyly.

  • Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome

    an autosomal recessive disorder of cholesterol metabolism. it is caused by a deficiency of 7-dehydrocholesterol reductase, the enzyme that converts 7-dehydrocholesterol to cholesterol, leading to an abnormally low plasma cholesterol. this syndrome is characterized by multiple congenital abnormalities, growth deficiency, and intellectual disability.

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.

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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 Q69Overview

Is Q69 (Polydactyly) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for polydactyly, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for polydactyly need a more specific code from this category, such as Q69.0, Q69.1, and Q69.2.