Q68.8

Other specified congenital musculoskeletal deformities

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 · Q68.8

Synonyms

Congenital deformity of clavicle Congenital deformity of elbow Congenital deformity of forearm Congenital deformity of scapula Congenital deformity of wrist Congenital dislocation of elbow Congenital dislocation of shoulder Congenital dislocation of wrist

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)

Official Guidelines for Q68.8

FY 2026 ›

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

Sections that reference Q68.8

IV.QEncounters for routine health screeningsOutpatient services
… Congenital conditions and anomalies Assign “Y” for congenital conditions and anomalies except for categories Q00- Q99, Congenital anomalies, which are on the exempt list. …

Sections whose FY 2026 text names Q68.8, its Q68 category, or a range containing it — the chapter guidance above is the authoritative source.

Coding notes

Official Guidelines for Q68.8

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