Other congenital musculoskeletal deformities (Q68)
The ICD-10 code Q68 category covers a range of rare, congenital deformities affecting various musculoskeletal structures that are present from birth. These include abnormalities involving muscles, bones, joints, and connective tissues of the limbs and torso not classified elsewhere.
Codes within the Q68 section specify conditions such as congenital deformity of the sternocleidomastoid muscle (Q68.0, including torticollis), deformities of the fingers and hands (Q68.1, encompassing clinodactyly, camptodactyly, and brachydactyly among others), congenital knee deformities (Q68.2), and various bowing deformities of the femur, tibia, and fibula (Q68.3 to Q68.5). It also includes discoid meniscus of the knee (Q68.6) and other specified congenital musculoskeletal conditions such as congenital joint dislocations and clavicular anomalies (Q68.8). Understanding these codes helps medical coders select the precise ICD-10 code for patients with these specific musculoskeletal birth defects, sometimes known by common terms like congenital torticollis or clubhand. This specificity guides appropriate documentation and management for affected individuals.
Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79)
Q68 Other congenital musculoskeletal deformities
- Q68.0 Congenital deformity of sternocleidomastoid muscle
- Q68.1 Congenital deformity of finger(s) and hand
- Q68.2 Congenital deformity of knee
- Q68.3 Congenital bowing of femur
- Q68.4 Congenital bowing of tibia and fibula
- Q68.5 Congenital bowing of long bones of leg, unspecified
- Q68.6 Discoid meniscus
- Q68.8 Other specified congenital musculoskeletal deformities
Other congenital musculoskeletal deformities (Q68)
Instructional Notations
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.
Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
- congenital myotonic chondrodystrophy G71.13
Clinical Terms
The following clinical terms provide additional context, helping users better understand the clinical background and common associations for each diagnosis listed in this section. Including related terms alongside ICD-10-CM codes supports coders, billers, and healthcare professionals in improving accuracy, enhancing documentation, and facilitating research or patient education.
Brachydactyly
Congenital anomaly of abnormally short fingers or toes.
Malignant Hyperthermia
Rapid and excessive rise of temperature accompanied by muscular rigidity following general anesthesia.
