Q79
Congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified
Header / non-billable
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- Q79.0Congenital diaphragmatic herniaBillable
- Q79.1Other congenital malformations of diaphragmBillable
- Q79.2ExomphalosBillable
- Q79.3GastroschisisBillable
- Q79.4Prune belly syndromeBillable
- Q79.5Other congenital malformations of abdominal wallMore levels
- Q79.6Ehlers-Danlos syndromesMore levels
- Q79.8Other congenital malformations of musculoskeletal systemBillable
- Q79.9Congenital malformation of musculoskeletal system, unspecifiedBillable
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
Official Guidelines for Q79
FY 2026 ›Sections that reference Q79
Sections whose FY 2026 text names Q79, its Q79 category, or a range containing it — the chapter guidance above is the authoritative source.