Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM Q65.89 is the diagnosis code for Other specified congenital deformities of hip. 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.
Understanding where Q65.89 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, Q65.89 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Q65.89 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other specified congenital deformities of hip". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of Q65.89 is Q65.8 ("Other congenital deformities of hip"). Q65.89 provides a more specific classification within this category.
Q65.89 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 Q65.89 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other specified congenital deformities of hip" 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 specified congenital deformities of hip is Q65.89.
Yes, Q65.89 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
Q65.89 is in Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, Q65.89 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.