Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM Q63 is the diagnosis code for Other congenital malformations of kidney. This code falls under the section "Congenital malformations of the urinary system" within Chapter 17 — Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as Q63. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where Q63 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, Q63 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
Q63 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other congenital malformations of kidney". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
Q63 is located in Section Q60-Q64 — "Congenital malformations of the urinary system" within Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Q63 has 6 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: Q63.0, Q63.1, Q63.2, Q63.3, Q63.8 and more.
Use Q63 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other congenital malformations of kidney" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Other congenital malformations of kidney is Q63.
No, Q63 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
Q63 is in Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for Q63 include: congenital nephrotic syndrome (N04.-).
Yes, Q63 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.