2025 ICD-10-CM code Q67
Congenital musculoskeletal deformities of head, face, spine and chest.
Medical necessity depends on the severity and impact of the deformity. Treatment, if necessary, aims to improve function, prevent complications, and enhance the patient's quality of life.
Diagnosis and initial assessment by various medical professionals depending on the specific anatomical location and nature of the congenital musculoskeletal deformity.
In simple words: Present at birth, musculoskeletal deformities of the head, face, spine, and chest.
Congenital musculoskeletal deformities of head, face, spine and chest
Example 1: A newborn presents with a twisted neck and limited head movement. Diagnosis: Congenital muscular torticollis, Q67.3, An infant is found to have pectus excavatum, a caved-in appearance of the chest wall, during a routine examination. Diagnosis: Q67.6, A baby is born with craniosynostosis, where the skull bones fuse prematurely, resulting in an abnormal head shape. Diagnosis: Q75.0
Medical records should include a detailed description of the deformity, including affected anatomical sites, severity, associated symptoms, and imaging results (X-ray, CT, MRI).Any relevant family history of similar conditions should also be documented.
** Excludes1: congenital malformation syndromes classified to Q87.- and Potter's syndrome (Q60.6). Excludes2: inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88). Codes from this chapter are not for use on maternal records.
- Specialties:Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Genetics, Craniofacial Surgery, Plastic Surgery
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Physician's Office, Birthing Center