Q74
Other congenital malformations of limb(s)
Q74 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code category for other congenital malformations of limb(s). Report a more specific code from it instead. It is part of the FY2027 code set, effective October 1, 2026. The more specific codes under it are Q74.0 Other congenital malformations of upper limb(s), including shoulder girdle; Q74.1 Congenital malformation of knee; Q74.2 Other congenital malformations of lower limb(s), including pelvic girdle; Q74.3 Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita and 2 more. Its coding notes include 3 Excludes1 entries and 1 Excludes2 entry.
Guidelines tip
From the FY2027 Official Guidelines. ICD10Ref adds no rules of its own.
Chapter 17 codes can be used for life. Manifestations that are an inherent part of a specifically coded anomaly are not coded separately. A corrected malformation is reported with a personal history code.
Excludes1
Not coded here. The listed conditions generally should not be reported together.
Excludes2
Not included here. Both codes may be reported if the patient has both conditions.
Also from chapter/block level (1 note)
- inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)
Notes
Also from chapter/block level (1 note)
- Codes from this chapter are not for use on maternal records
More specific codes under Q74 6
- Q74.0Other congenital malformations of upper limb(s), including shoulder girdleBillable
- Q74.1Congenital malformation of kneeBillable
- Q74.2Other congenital malformations of lower limb(s), including pelvic girdleBillable
- Q74.3Arthrogryposis multiplex congenitaBillable
- Q74.8Other specified congenital malformations of limb(s)Billable
- Q74.9Unspecified congenital malformation of limb(s)Billable