Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM Q74 is the diagnosis code for Other congenital malformations of limb(s). 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 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 Q74. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where Q74 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, Q74 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
Q74 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other congenital malformations of limb(s)". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
Q74 is located in Section Q65-Q79 — "Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system" within Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Q74 has 6 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: Q74.0, Q74.1, Q74.2, Q74.3, Q74.8 and more.
Use Q74 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other congenital malformations of limb(s)" 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 limb(s) is Q74.
No, Q74 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
Q74 is in Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for Q74 include: polydactyly (Q69.-); reduction defect of limb (Q71-Q73); syndactyly (Q70.-).
Yes, Q74 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.