Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM Q65 is the diagnosis code for 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 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 Q65. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where Q65 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, Q65 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
Q65 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Congenital deformities of hip". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
Q65 is located in Section Q65-Q79 — "Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system" within Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Q65 has 9 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: Q65.0, Q65.1, Q65.2, Q65.3, Q65.4 and more.
Use Q65 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "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 Congenital deformities of hip is Q65.
No, Q65 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
Q65 is in Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for Q65 include: clicking hip (R29.4).
Yes, Q65 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.