ICD-10-CM code "Q68.5": Congenital bowing of long bones of leg, unspecified (2024)

Overview

ICD-10 CodeQ68.5
DescriptionCongenital bowing of long bones of leg, unspecified
Hierarchy
  1. Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  2. Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79)
  3. Other congenital musculoskeletal deformities (Q68)
  4. Congenital bowing of long bones of leg, unspecified (Q68.5)
Billable statusICD-10-CM Billable code

Excludes

  1. Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)

    Type 2inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)

  2. Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79)
  3. Other congenital musculoskeletal deformities (Q68)

    Type 1reduction defects of limb(s) (Q71-Q73)

    Type 2congenital myotonic chondrodystrophy (G71.13)

  4. Congenital bowing of long bones of leg, unspecified (Q68.5)

Includes

  1. Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  2. Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79)
  3. Other congenital musculoskeletal deformities (Q68)
  4. Congenital bowing of long bones of leg, unspecified (Q68.5)