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ICD-10-CM Code for Congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified Q79

ICD-10 code Q79 for Congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities .

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Congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified
Excludes2: congenital (sternomastoid) torticollis (Q68.0)
 
Q79 Congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified
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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
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Other congenital malformations of diaphragm
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Exomphalos
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Gastroschisis
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Prune belly syndrome
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Other congenital malformations of abdominal wall
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Ehlers-Danlos syndromes
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Other congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system
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Congenital malformation of musculoskeletal system, unspecified

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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
[QUOTE="drhoads, post: 509885, member: 170202"] Could anyone tell me what diagnosis would be primary for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome in pregnancy? I was considering using 099.89x, Q79.60 and z3a.xx, but th... [ Read More ]
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Could anyone tell me what diagnosis would be primary for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome in pregnancy? I was considering using 099.89x, Q79.60 and z3a.xx, but the book states not to use "Q" codes on maternal r... [ Read More ]
Division of abdominal fascia for relief of ischemic bowel and temporary closure of gastroschisis with silo.
Need advice for division of abdominal fascia for relief of ischemic bowel and temporary closure of gastroschisis with silo. My provider used 49605. Patient had the placement of silo on 8/7 and tempora... [ Read More ]
ICD-10 Mutually Exclusive
[QUOTE="mitchellde, post: 445232, member: 30657"]for the example you gave E78.00 with E29.1 the edit for mutually exclusive diagnosis is correct. look under the subsection Metabolic disorders (E70-... [ Read More ]
ICD-10 Mutually Exclusive
for the example you gave E78.00 with E29.1 the edit for mutually exclusive diagnosis is correct. look under the subsection Metabolic disorders (E70-E88) Type 1 Excludes: •androgen insensitivi... [ Read More ]
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