Q79 Congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified

Non-billable header with 9 child codes.

Excludes2 (not included here)

• congenital (sternomastoid) torticollis (Q68.0)

Applies from Q79 Congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified

Excludes2 (not included here)

• congenital (sternomastoid) torticollis (Q68.0)

Codes under Q79

• Q79.0 Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
• Q79.1 Other congenital malformations of diaphragm
• Q79.2 Exomphalos
• Q79.3 Gastroschisis
• Q79.4 Prune belly syndrome
• Q79.5 Other congenital malformations of abdominal wall
• Q79.6 Ehlers-Danlos syndromes
• Q79.8 Other congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system
• Q79.9 Congenital malformation of musculoskeletal system, unspecified

Code annotations containing back-references to Q79

Back-references to Q79

• Type 1 Excludes: M24.3 Pathological dislocation of joint, not elsewhere classified ("congenital dislocation or displacement of joint- see congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79)")
• Type 2 Excludes: M95 Other acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue ("congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79)")

Back-references to Q79

• Type 1 Excludes: M24.3 Pathological dislocation of joint, not elsewhere classified ("congenital dislocation or displacement of joint- see congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79)")
• Type 2 Excludes: M95 Other acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue ("congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79)")

Nearby codes

• Q79 Congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified (this code)
• Q79.0 Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
• Q79.1 Other congenital malformations of diaphragm
• Q79.2 Exomphalos
• Q79.3 Gastroschisis
• Q79.4 Prune belly syndrome