Q68.3

Congenital bowing of femur

Billable code

This code does not map to a risk-adjusting HCC in the loaded models.

Coding notes

Excludes 1 never coded together · Excludes 2 may co-exist

This code · Q68.3
Excludes 1

anteversion of femur (neck) (Q65.89)

Inherited from Q68Other congenital musculoskeletal deformities
Excludes 1

reduction defects of limb(s) (Q71-Q73)

Excludes 2

congenital myotonic chondrodystrophy (G71.13)

Inherited from chapter 17Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
Excludes 2

inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)

Note

Codes from this chapter are not for use on maternal records

Official Guidelines for Q68.3

FY 2026 ›
I.C.17Chapter-specific guidanceChapter 17: Congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA1)

Sections that reference Q68.3

Sections whose FY 2026 text names Q68.3, its Q68 category, or a range containing it — the chapter guidance above is the authoritative source.

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