Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM Q74.2 is the diagnosis code for Other congenital malformations of lower limb(s), including pelvic girdle. This code falls under the section "Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system" within Chapter 17 — Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. 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 Q74.2. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where Q74.2 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, Q74.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Q74.2 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other congenital malformations of lower limb(s), including pelvic girdle". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of Q74.2 is Q74 ("Other congenital malformations of limb(s)"). Q74.2 provides a more specific classification within this category.
Q74.2 is located in Section Q65-Q79 — "Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system" within Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use Q74.2 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other congenital malformations of lower limb(s), including pelvic girdle" 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 lower limb(s), including pelvic girdle is Q74.2.
Yes, Q74.2 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
Q74.2 is in Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for Q74.2 include: anteversion of femur (neck) (Q65.89).
Yes, Q74.2 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.