2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q74Other congenital malformations of limb(s)
Q74 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other congenital malformations of limb(s), so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as Q74.0, Q74.1, Q74.2, and Q74.3.
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Specific Coding for Other congenital malformations of limb(s)Overview
Non-specific codes like Q74 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
Use Q74.0 for Other congenital malformations of upper limb(s), including shoulder girdle
Use Q74.1 for Congenital malformation of knee
Use Q74.2 for Other congenital malformations of lower limb(s), including pelvic girdle
Use Q74.3 for Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita
Use Q74.8 for Other specified congenital malformations of limb(s)
Use Q74.9 for Unspecified congenital malformation of limb(s)
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Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
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Questions About Q74Overview
Is Q74 (Other congenital malformations of limb(s)) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other congenital malformations of limb(s), and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other congenital malformations of limb(s) need a more specific code from this category, such as Q74.0, Q74.1, and Q74.2.
