In simple words: This code describes birth defects affecting the legs, hips, or pelvis that aren't covered by other, more specific codes.Examples might include a hip joint formed abnormally at birth or bones in the leg or pelvis fused together.

This ICD-10-CM code classifies various congenital malformations affecting the lower limbs and pelvic girdle that are not otherwise specified by more specific codes.This includes conditions such as congenital fusion of the sacroiliac joint, congenital malformation of the ankle joint, and congenital malformation of the sacroiliac joint.It excludes anteversion of the femur neck, polydactyly, reduction defects of the limb, and syndactyly.

Example 1: A newborn infant is diagnosed with a congenital fusion of the sacroiliac joint, limiting hip movement. Code Q74.2 is used to reflect the malformation., A child presents with a congenital malformation of the ankle joint, causing instability and pain.A thorough physical examination and imaging confirm the diagnosis, leading to the application of code Q74.2., During a routine prenatal ultrasound, a congenital anomaly of the pelvic girdle is detected in the fetus. After birth, the diagnosis is confirmed and Q74.2 is assigned.

Detailed clinical notes including prenatal history (if applicable), physical examination findings, radiographic images (X-rays, CT scans, MRI), and genetic testing results (if performed) are necessary to support the assignment of Q74.2.Documentation should clearly describe the specific malformation and its location.

** Code Q74.2 is a broad category encompassing several congenital malformations. Accurate coding requires precise documentation of the specific anomaly.