Congenital musculoskeletal deformities of head, face, spine and chest (Q67) ICD-10-CM
The Q67 code range covers congenital musculoskeletal deformities of head, face, spine and chest with 10 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 9 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 1 Excludes
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Codes in the Q67 Range 10 codes · 9 billable
- Q67 Congenital musculoskeletal deformities of head, face, spine and chestNon-billable
- Q67.0 Congenital facial asymmetry
- Q67.1 Congenital compression facies
- Q67.2 Dolichocephaly
- Q67.3 Plagiocephaly
- Q67.4 Other congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw
- Q67.5 Congenital deformity of spine
- Q67.6 Pectus excavatum
- Q67.7 Pectus carinatum
- Q67.8 Other congenital deformities of chest
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the Q67 range.
Craniosynostoses
Premature closure of one or more CRANIAL SUTURES. It often results in plagiocephaly. Craniosynostoses that involve multiple sutures are sometimes associated with congenital syndromes such as ACROCEPHALOSYNDACTYLIA; and CRANIOFACIAL DYSOSTOSIS.
Facial Asymmetry
Congenital or acquired asymmetry of the face.
Facial Hemiatrophy
A syndrome characterized by slowly progressive unilateral atrophy of facial subcutaneous fat, muscle tissue, skin, cartilage, and bone. The condition typically progresses over a period of 2-10 years and then stabilizes.
Pectus Carinatum
A developmental anomaly characterized by abnormal anterior protrusion of the STERNUM and adjacent COSTAL CARTILAGE.
Plagiocephaly
The condition characterized by uneven or irregular shape of the head often in parallelogram shape with a flat spot on the back or one side of the head. It can either result from the premature CRANIAL SUTURE closure (CRANIOSYNOSTOSIS) or from external forces (NONSYNOSTOTIC PLAGIOCEPHALY).
Plagiocephaly, Nonsynostotic
A deformity of the SKULL that is not due to bone fusion (SYNOSTOSIS), such as craniosynostoses, and is characterized by an asymmetric skull and face. It is observed with an increased frequency in INFANTS after the adoption of supine sleeping recommendations to prevent SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME.
About the Q67 Code Range
The ICD-10 code Q67 covers congenital musculoskeletal deformities affecting the head, face, spine, and chest. These codes are specifically used to document and classify various birth defects involving bone and muscle structure abnormalities in these areas.
The subgroup codes help medical professionals distinguish between types of deformities such as Q67.0 for congenital facial asymmetry—also known as hemifacial microsomia or asymmetric crying face—and Q67.3 for plagiocephaly, a condition involving uneven head shapes often called congenital positional plagiocephaly. Codes like Q67.5 address congenital spinal deformities including scoliosis and kyphosis, while Q67.6 and Q67.7 are used for chest wall abnormalities such as pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum. Recognizing synonyms tied to these codes, such as “long narrow head” for Q67.2 dolichocephaly, helps coders accurately assign the correct ICD-10 code. These codes ensure precise identification of specific congenital musculoskeletal disorders for clinical documentation and treatment planning.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the Q67 range?
Of the 10 codes in this range, 9 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the Q67 range classify?
The range classifies congenital musculoskeletal deformities of head, face, spine and chest. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
