2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q74Other congenital malformations of limb(s)

ICD-10-CM CodesQ00-Q99Q65-Q79s

ICD-10-CM Q74
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

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.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Q74
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other congenital malformations of limb(s)
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
CategorysOther congenital malformations of limb (Q74)
This CodeQ74Other congenital malformations of limb(s)

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)

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Type 1 Excludes

  • polydactyly Q69
  • reduction defect of limb Q71 Q73
  • syndactyly Q70

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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 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.