Q74

Non-billable

Other congenital malformations of limb(s)

Q74 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other congenital malformations of limb(s). It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Q74.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
Q00-Q99
Subcodes
6
Edition
FY2026

Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What are birth defects? A birth defect is a problem that happens while a baby is developing in the mother's body. Most birth defects happen during the first 3 months of pregnancy. One out of every 33 babies in the United States is born with a birth defect. A birth defect may affect how the body looks, works, or both. Some birth defects like cleft lip or neural tube defects are structural problems that can be easy to…

Read more about Birth Defects at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • polydactyly (Q69.-)
  • reduction defect of limb (Q71-Q73)
  • syndactyly (Q70.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q74?
Q74 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other congenital malformations of limb(s)". It falls under Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
Is Q74 a billable code?
No — Q74 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Q74.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Q74?
Q74 has 6 more specific child codes, including Q74.0, Q74.1, Q74.2.
What is excluded from Q74?
Excludes1 (not coded here): polydactyly (Q69.-); reduction defect of limb (Q71-Q73); syndactyly (Q70.-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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