2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q76Congenital malformations of spine and bony thorax

ICD-10-CM Codes›Q00-Q99›Q65-Q79›Q76

ICD-10-CM Q76
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

Q76 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for congenital malformations of spine and bony thorax, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as Q76.0, Q76.1, Q76.2, and Q76.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Q76
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Congenital malformations of spine and bony thorax
Short Description
Congenital malformations of spine and bony thorax
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
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
CategoryQ76Congenital malformations of spine and bony thorax
This CodeQ76Congenital malformations of spine and bony thorax

Specific Coding for Congenital malformations of spine and bony thoraxOverview

Non-specific codes like Q76 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use Q76.0 for Spina bifida occulta

  • Use Q76.1 for Klippel-Feil syndrome

  • Use Q76.2 for Congenital spondylolisthesis

  • Use Q76.3 for Congenital scoliosis due to congenital bony malformation

  • Q76.4 for Other congenital malformations of spine, not associated with scoliosis

  • Q76.41 for Congenital kyphosis

  • Q76.42 for Congenital lordosis

  • Use Q76.49 for Other congenital malformations of spine, not associated with scoliosis

  • Use Q76.5 for Cervical rib

  • Use Q76.6 for Other congenital malformations of ribs

  • Use Q76.7 for Congenital malformation of sternum

  • Use Q76.8 for Other congenital malformations of bony thorax

  • Use Q76.9 for Congenital malformation of bony thorax, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to Q76: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 17. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • congenital musculoskeletal deformities of spine and chest (Q67.5-Q67.8)

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Chapter 17 (Q00-QA1) Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities applies to 900 codes
  • inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 17 (Q00-QA1) Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities applies to 900 codes
  • Codes from this chapter are not for use on maternal records

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

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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 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About Q76Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for congenital malformations of spine and bony thorax?

Q76 is the ICD-10-CM category for congenital malformations of spine and bony thorax, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is Q76 (Congenital malformations of spine and bony thorax) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for congenital malformations of spine and bony thorax, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for congenital malformations of spine and bony thorax need a more specific code from this category, such as Q76.0, Q76.1, and Q76.2.