2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q76.2Congenital spondylolisthesis

ICD-10-CM Codes›Q00-Q99›Q65-Q79›Q76

ICD-10-CM Q76.2
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Q76.2 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for congenital spondylolisthesis. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 551 through 552. 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
Q76.2
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Congenital spondylolisthesis
Short Description
Congenital spondylolisthesis
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
Q76
Congenital malformations of spine and bony thorax

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 CodeQ76.2Congenital spondylolisthesis

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

Q76.2 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.

  • Congenital lumbar spondylolisthesis
  • Congenital lumbosacral spondylolisthesis
  • Congenital spondylolisthesis
  • Congenital spondylolisthesis of cervical vertebra
  • Congenital spondylolysis
  • Congenital spondylolysis of lumbosacral region
  • Finding of measure of lumbar spine
  • Increased lumbosacral angle
  • Lumbar spondylolisthesis
  • Lumbosacral prespondylolisthesis
  • Spondylolisthesis L5/S1 level
  • Spondylolysis of lumbosacral region

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Inclusion Terms

  • Congenital spondylolysis

Type 1 Excludes

  • spondylolisthesis acquired M43.1
  • spondylolysis acquired M43.0

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.

    • Prespondylolisthesis(congenital)
    • Spondylolisthesis(acquired) (degenerative)
      • congenital
    • Spondylolysis(acquired)
      • 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

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Congenital Spondylolysis

    spondylolysis, the cause of which is present from birth.

  • Congenital Spondylolysis, Lumbosacral Region

    a defect in the pars interarticularis of the vertebral arch of a lumbar or sacral vertebra that is present at the time of birth.

Patient EducationClinical

Birth Defects

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Convert Q76.2 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
756.12 Spondylolisthesis
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 Q76.2Overview

Is Q76.2 (Congenital malformations of spine and bony thorax) a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does Q76.2 group to?

When congenital spondylolisthesis is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 551, 552, with relative weights from 0.9613 to 1.6761 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Is Q76.2 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 congenital spondylolisthesis on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of Q76.2?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, congenital spondylolisthesis converts to ICD-9-CM 756.12 (spondylolisthesis). 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.