Q74.1

Billable

Congenital malformation of knee

Q74.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Congenital malformation of knee. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
Q00-Q99
Parent
Q74
Edition
FY2026

Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities

What this means — in plain language

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Includes

  • Congenital absence of patella
  • Congenital dislocation of patella
  • Congenital genu valgum
  • Congenital genu varum
  • Rudimentary patella

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • congenital dislocation of knee (Q68.2)
  • congenital genu recurvatum (Q68.2)
  • nail patella syndrome (Q87.2)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q74.1?
Q74.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Congenital malformation of knee". It falls under Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
Is Q74.1 a billable code?
Yes — Q74.1 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from Q74.1?
Excludes1 (not coded here): congenital dislocation of knee (Q68.2); congenital genu recurvatum (Q68.2); nail patella syndrome (Q87.2).

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

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