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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for deformity

Q89.9

Congenital malformation, unspecified

✓ Billable / specific

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Deformity”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding deformity

The ICD-10-CM code for deformity is Q89.9 (Congenital malformation, unspecified). The official index lists 236+ more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on Q89.9.

Within Q89, choose Q89.9 (Congenital malformation, unspecified) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: congenital absence and malformations of spleen (Q89.0), congenital malformations of adrenal gland (Q89.1), congenital malformations of other endocrine glands (Q89.2), Situs inversus (Q89.3), conjoined twins (Q89.4), multiple congenital malformations, not elsewhere classified (Q89.7) and other specified congenital malformations (Q89.8).

It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.

In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 951 (Other Factors Influencing Health Status, relative weight 0.5577), in MDC 23 (Factors Influencing Health Status and Other Contacts with Health Services), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.

More specific deformity codes (official index)

  • abdomen, congenital Q89.9 — Congenital malformation, unspecified
  • abdominal wall
  • acquired M95.8 — Other specified acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system
  • congenital Q79.59 — Other congenital malformations of abdominal wall
  • acquired (unspecified site) M95.9 — Acquired deformity of musculoskeletal system, unspecified
  • adrenal gland Q89.1 — Congenital malformations of adrenal gland
  • alimentary tract, congenital Q45.9 — Congenital malformation of digestive system, unspecified
  • upper Q40.9 — Congenital malformation of upper alimentary tract, unspecified
  • ankle (joint) (acquired)
  • abduction
  • congenital Q68.8 — Other specified congenital musculoskeletal deformities
  • contraction
  • specified type NEC
  • anus (acquired) K62.89 — Other specified diseases of anus and rectum
  • congenital Q43.9 — Congenital malformation of intestine, unspecified
  • aorta (arch) (congenital) Q25.40 — Congenital malformation of aorta unspecified
  • acquired I77.89 — Other specified disorders of arteries and arterioles
  • aortic
  • arch, acquired I77.89 — Other specified disorders of arteries and arterioles
  • cusp or valve (congenital) Q23.88 — Other congenital malformations of aortic and mitral valves
  • acquired I35.8 — Other nonrheumatic aortic valve disorders
  • arm (acquired) (upper)
  • congenital Q68.8 — Other specified congenital musculoskeletal deformities
  • forearm
  • artery (congenital) (peripheral) NOS Q27.9 — Congenital malformation of peripheral vascular system, unspecified
  • acquired I77.89 — Other specified disorders of arteries and arterioles
  • coronary (acquired) I25.9 — Chronic ischemic heart disease, unspecified
  • congenital Q24.5 — Malformation of coronary vessels
  • umbilical Q27.0 — Congenital absence and hypoplasia of umbilical artery
  • atrial septal Q21.10 — Atrial septal defect, unspecified
  • auditory canal (external) (congenital)
  • acquired
  • auricle
  • ear (congenital)
  • acquired
  • back
  • bile duct (common) (congenital) (hepatic) Q44.5 — Other congenital malformations of bile ducts
  • acquired K83.8 — Other specified diseases of biliary tract
  • biliary duct or passage (congenital) Q44.5 — Other congenital malformations of bile ducts
  • acquired K83.8 — Other specified diseases of biliary tract
  • bladder (neck) (trigone) (sphincter) (acquired) N32.89 — Other specified disorders of bladder
  • congenital Q64.79 — Other congenital malformations of bladder and urethra
  • bone (acquired) NOS M95.9 — Acquired deformity of musculoskeletal system, unspecified
  • congenital Q79.9 — Congenital malformation of musculoskeletal system, unspecified
  • turbinate M95.0 — Acquired deformity of nose
  • brain (congenital) Q04.9 — Congenital malformation of brain, unspecified
  • acquired G93.89 — Other specified disorders of brain
  • reduction Q04.3 — Other reduction deformities of brain
  • breast (acquired) N64.89 — Other specified disorders of breast
  • congenital Q83.9 — Congenital malformation of breast, unspecified
  • reconstructed N65.0 — Deformity of reconstructed breast
  • bronchus (congenital) Q32.4 — Other congenital malformations of bronchus
  • acquired NEC J98.09 — Other diseases of bronchus, not elsewhere classified
  • bursa, congenital Q79.9 — Congenital malformation of musculoskeletal system, unspecified
  • canaliculi (lacrimalis) (acquired)
  • congenital Q10.6 — Other congenital malformations of lacrimal apparatus
  • canthus, acquired
  • capillary (acquired) I78.8 — Other diseases of capillaries
  • cardiovascular system, congenital Q28.9 — Congenital malformation of circulatory system, unspecified
  • caruncle, lacrimal (acquired)
  • congenital Q10.6 — Other congenital malformations of lacrimal apparatus
  • cascade, stomach K31.2 — Hourglass stricture and stenosis of stomach
  • cecum (congenital) Q43.9 — Congenital malformation of intestine, unspecified
  • acquired K63.89 — Other specified diseases of intestine
  • cerebral, acquired G93.89 — Other specified disorders of brain
  • congenital Q04.9 — Congenital malformation of brain, unspecified
  • cervix (uterus) (acquired) NEC N88.8 — Other specified noninflammatory disorders of cervix uteri
  • congenital Q51.9 — Congenital malformation of uterus and cervix, unspecified
  • cheek (acquired) M95.2 — Other acquired deformity of head
  • congenital Q18.9 — Congenital malformation of face and neck, unspecified
  • chest (acquired) (wall) M95.4 — Acquired deformity of chest and rib
  • congenital Q67.8 — Other congenital deformities of chest
  • sequelae (late effect) of rickets E64.3 — Sequelae of rickets
  • chin (acquired) M95.2 — Other acquired deformity of head
  • congenital Q18.9 — Congenital malformation of face and neck, unspecified
  • choroid (congenital) Q14.3 — Congenital malformation of choroid
  • acquired H31.8 — Other specified disorders of choroid
  • plexus Q07.8 — Other specified congenital malformations of nervous system
  • acquired G96.198 — Other disorders of meninges, not elsewhere classified
  • cicatricial
  • cilia, acquired
  • clavicle (acquired) M95.8 — Other specified acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system
  • congenital Q68.8 — Other specified congenital musculoskeletal deformities
  • clitoris (congenital) Q52.6 — Congenital malformation of clitoris
  • acquired N90.89 — Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vulva and perineum
  • clubfoot
  • coccyx (acquired)
  • colon (congenital) Q43.9 — Congenital malformation of intestine, unspecified
  • acquired K63.89 — Other specified diseases of intestine
  • concha (ear), congenital
  • acquired
  • cornea (acquired) H18.70 — Unspecified corneal deformity
  • congenital Q13.4 — Other congenital corneal malformations
  • descemetocele
  • ectasia
  • specified NEC H18.79 — Other corneal deformities
  • staphyloma
  • coronary artery (acquired) I25.9 — Chronic ischemic heart disease, unspecified
  • congenital Q24.5 — Malformation of coronary vessels
  • cranium (acquired)
  • cricoid cartilage (congenital) Q31.8 — Other congenital malformations of larynx
  • acquired J38.7 — Other diseases of larynx
  • cystic duct (congenital) Q44.5 — Other congenital malformations of bile ducts
  • acquired K82.8 — Other specified diseases of gallbladder
  • Dandy-Walker Q03.1 — Atresia of foramina of Magendie and Luschka
  • with spina bifida
  • diaphragm (congenital) Q79.1 — Other congenital malformations of diaphragm
  • acquired J98.6 — Disorders of diaphragm
  • digestive organ NOS Q45.9 — Congenital malformation of digestive system, unspecified
  • ductus arteriosus Q25.0 — Patent ductus arteriosus
  • duodenal bulb K31.89 — Other diseases of stomach and duodenum
  • duodenum (congenital) Q43.9 — Congenital malformation of intestine, unspecified
  • acquired K31.89 — Other diseases of stomach and duodenum
  • dura
  • ear (acquired)
  • congenital (external) Q17.9 — Congenital malformation of ear, unspecified
  • internal Q16.5 — Congenital malformation of inner ear
  • middle Q16.4 — Other congenital malformations of middle ear
  • ossicles Q16.3 — Congenital malformation of ear ossicles
  • ossicles Q16.3 — Congenital malformation of ear ossicles
  • ectodermal (congenital) NEC Q84.9 — Congenital malformation of integument, unspecified
  • ejaculatory duct (congenital) Q55.4 — Other congenital malformations of vas deferens, epididymis, seminal vesicles and prostate
  • acquired N50.89 — Other specified disorders of the male genital organs
  • elbow (joint) (acquired)
  • congenital Q68.8 — Other specified congenital musculoskeletal deformities
  • contraction
  • endocrine gland NEC Q89.2 — Congenital malformations of other endocrine glands
  • epididymis (congenital) Q55.4 — Other congenital malformations of vas deferens, epididymis, seminal vesicles and prostate
  • acquired N50.89 — Other specified disorders of the male genital organs
  • epiglottis (congenital) Q31.8 — Other congenital malformations of larynx
  • acquired J38.7 — Other diseases of larynx
  • esophagus (congenital) Q39.9 — Congenital malformation of esophagus, unspecified
  • acquired K22.89 — Other specified disease of esophagus
  • eustachian tube (congenital) NEC Q17.8 — Other specified congenital malformations of ear
  • eye, congenital Q15.9 — Congenital malformation of eye, unspecified
  • eyebrow (congenital) Q18.8 — Other specified congenital malformations of face and neck
  • eyelid (acquired)
  • congenital Q10.3 — Other congenital malformations of eyelid
  • face (acquired) M95.2 — Other acquired deformity of head
  • congenital Q18.9 — Congenital malformation of face and neck, unspecified
  • fallopian tube, acquired N83.8 — Other noninflammatory disorders of ovary, fallopian tube and broad ligament
  • femur (acquired)
  • fetal
  • with fetopelvic disproportion O33.7 — Maternal care for disproportion due to other fetal deformities
  • causing obstructed labor O66.3 — Obstructed labor due to other abnormalities of fetus
  • finger (acquired) M20.00 — Unspecified deformity of finger(s)
  • boutonniere M20.02 — Boutonniere deformity
  • congenital Q68.1 — Congenital deformity of finger(s) and hand
  • flexion contracture
  • mallet finger M20.01 — Mallet finger
  • specified NEC M20.09 — Other deformity of finger(s)
  • swan-neck M20.03 — Swan-neck deformity
  • flexion (joint) (acquired) M21.20 — Flexion deformity, unspecified site
  • congenital NOS Q74.9 — Unspecified congenital malformation of limb(s)
  • hip Q65.89 — Other specified congenital deformities of hip
  • foot (acquired)
  • cavovarus (congenital) Q66.1 — Congenital talipes calcaneovarus
  • congenital NOS Q66.9 — Congenital deformity of feet, unspecified
  • specified type NEC Q66.89 — Other specified congenital deformities of feet
  • specified type NEC
  • valgus (congenital) Q66.6 — Other congenital valgus deformities of feet
  • acquired
  • varus (congenital) NEC Q66.3 — Other congenital varus deformities of feet
  • acquired
  • forearm (acquired)
  • congenital Q68.8 — Other specified congenital musculoskeletal deformities
  • forehead (acquired) M95.2 — Other acquired deformity of head
  • congenital Q75.8 — Other specified congenital malformations of skull and face bones
  • frontal bone (acquired) M95.2 — Other acquired deformity of head
  • congenital Q75.8 — Other specified congenital malformations of skull and face bones
  • gallbladder (congenital) Q44.1 — Other congenital malformations of gallbladder
  • acquired K82.8 — Other specified diseases of gallbladder
  • gastrointestinal tract (congenital) NOS Q45.9 — Congenital malformation of digestive system, unspecified
  • acquired K63.89 — Other specified diseases of intestine
  • genitalia, genital organ (s) or system NEC
  • female (congenital) Q52.9 — Congenital malformation of female genitalia, unspecified
  • acquired N94.89 — Other specified conditions associated with female genital organs and menstrual cycle
  • external Q52.70 — Unspecified congenital malformations of vulva
  • male (congenital) Q55.9 — Congenital malformation of male genital organ, unspecified
  • acquired N50.89 — Other specified disorders of the male genital organs
  • globe (eye) (congenital) Q15.8 — Other specified congenital malformations of eye
  • acquired H44.89 — Other disorders of globe
  • gum, acquired NEC K06.8 — Other specified disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge
  • hand (acquired)
  • congenital Q68.1 — Congenital deformity of finger(s) and hand
  • head (acquired) M95.2 — Other acquired deformity of head
  • congenital Q75.8 — Other specified congenital malformations of skull and face bones
  • heart (congenital) Q24.9 — Congenital malformation of heart, unspecified
  • septum Q21.9 — Congenital malformation of cardiac septum, unspecified
  • auricular Q21.10 — Atrial septal defect, unspecified
  • ventricular Q21.0 — Ventricular septal defect
  • valve (congenital) NEC Q24.8 — Other specified congenital malformations of heart
  • acquired
  • heel (acquired)
  • hepatic duct (congenital) Q44.5 — Other congenital malformations of bile ducts
  • acquired K83.8 — Other specified diseases of biliary tract
  • hip (joint) (acquired)
  • congenital Q65.9 — Congenital deformity of hip, unspecified
  • due to (previous) juvenile osteochondrosis
  • flexion
  • hourglass
  • humerus (acquired) M21.82 — Other specified acquired deformities of upper arm
  • congenital Q74.0 — Other congenital malformations of upper limb(s), including shoulder girdle
  • hypophyseal (congenital) Q89.2 — Congenital malformations of other endocrine glands
  • ileocecal (coil) (valve) (acquired) K63.89 — Other specified diseases of intestine
  • congenital Q43.9 — Congenital malformation of intestine, unspecified
  • ileum (congenital) Q43.9 — Congenital malformation of intestine, unspecified
  • acquired K63.89 — Other specified diseases of intestine
  • ilium (acquired) M95.5 — Acquired deformity of pelvis
  • congenital Q74.2 — Other congenital malformations of lower limb(s), including pelvic girdle
  • integument (congenital) Q84.9 — Congenital malformation of integument, unspecified
  • intervertebral cartilage or disc (acquired)
  • intestine (large) (small) (congenital) NOS Q43.9 — Congenital malformation of intestine, unspecified
  • acquired K63.89 — Other specified diseases of intestine
  • intrinsic minus or plus (hand)
  • iris (acquired) H21.89 — Other specified disorders of iris and ciliary body
  • congenital Q13.2 — Other congenital malformations of iris
  • ischium (acquired) M95.5 — Acquired deformity of pelvis
  • congenital Q74.2 — Other congenital malformations of lower limb(s), including pelvic girdle
  • jaw (acquired) (congenital) M26.9 — Dentofacial anomaly, unspecified
  • joint (acquired) NEC M21.90 — Unspecified acquired deformity of unspecified limb
  • congenital Q68.8 — Other specified congenital musculoskeletal deformities
  • elbow M21.92 — Unspecified acquired deformity of upper arm
  • hand M21.94 — Unspecified acquired deformity of hand
  • hip M21.95 — Unspecified acquired deformity of thigh
  • knee M21.96 — Unspecified acquired deformity of lower leg
  • shoulder M21.92 — Unspecified acquired deformity of upper arm
  • wrist M21.93 — Unspecified acquired deformity of forearm
  • kidney (s) (calyx) (pelvis) (congenital) Q63.9 — Congenital malformation of kidney, unspecified
  • acquired N28.89 — Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter
  • artery (congenital) Q27.2 — Other congenital malformations of renal artery
  • acquired I77.89 — Other specified disorders of arteries and arterioles
  • Klippel-Feil (brevicollis) Q76.1 — Klippel-Feil syndrome
  • knee (acquired) NEC
  • congenital Q68.2 — Congenital deformity of knee
  • labium (majus) (minus) (congenital) Q52.79 — Other congenital malformations of vulva
  • acquired N90.89 — Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vulva and perineum
  • lacrimal passages or duct (congenital) NEC Q10.6 — Other congenital malformations of lacrimal apparatus
  • acquired
  • larynx (muscle) (congenital) Q31.8 — Other congenital malformations of larynx
  • acquired J38.7 — Other diseases of larynx
  • web (glottic) Q31.0 — Web of larynx
  • leg (upper) (acquired) NEC
  • congenital Q68.8 — Other specified congenital musculoskeletal deformities
  • lower leg
  • lens (acquired) H27.8 — Other specified disorders of lens
  • congenital Q12.9 — Congenital lens malformation, unspecified
  • lid (fold) (acquired)
  • congenital Q10.3 — Other congenital malformations of eyelid
  • ligament (acquired)
  • congenital Q79.9 — Congenital malformation of musculoskeletal system, unspecified
  • limb (acquired) M21.90 — Unspecified acquired deformity of unspecified limb
  • clawfoot M21.53 — Acquired clawfoot
  • clawhand M21.51 — Acquired clawhand
  • congenital Q68.1 — Congenital deformity of finger(s) and hand
  • clubfoot M21.54 — Acquired clubfoot
  • clubhand M21.52 — Acquired clubhand
  • congenital, except reduction deformity Q74.9 — Unspecified congenital malformation of limb(s)
  • flat foot M21.4 — Flat foot [pes planus] (acquired)
  • flexion M21.20 — Flexion deformity, unspecified site
  • ankle M21.27 — Flexion deformity, ankle and toes
  • elbow M21.22 — Flexion deformity, elbow
  • finger M21.24 — Flexion deformity, finger joints
  • hip M21.25 — Flexion deformity, hip
  • knee M21.26 — Flexion deformity, knee
  • shoulder M21.21 — Flexion deformity, shoulder
  • toe M21.27 — Flexion deformity, ankle and toes
  • wrist M21.23 — Flexion deformity, wrist
  • foot
  • claw
  • club
  • drop M21.37 — Foot drop (acquired)
  • flat
  • specified NEC M21.6X — Other acquired deformities of foot
  • forearm M21.93 — Unspecified acquired deformity of forearm
  • hand M21.94 — Unspecified acquired deformity of hand
  • lower leg M21.96 — Unspecified acquired deformity of lower leg
  • specified type NEC M21.80 — Other specified acquired deformities of unspecified limb
  • forearm M21.83 — Other specified acquired deformities of forearm
  • lower leg M21.86 — Other specified acquired deformities of lower leg
  • thigh M21.85 — Other specified acquired deformities of thigh
  • upper arm M21.82 — Other specified acquired deformities of upper arm
  • thigh M21.95 — Unspecified acquired deformity of thigh
  • unequal length M21.70 — Unequal limb length (acquired), unspecified site
  • short site is
  • femur M21.75 — Unequal limb length (acquired), femur
  • fibula M21.76 — Unequal limb length (acquired), tibia and fibula
  • humerus M21.72 — Unequal limb length (acquired), humerus
  • radius M21.73 — Unequal limb length (acquired), ulna and radius
  • tibia M21.76 — Unequal limb length (acquired), tibia and fibula
  • ulna M21.73 — Unequal limb length (acquired), ulna and radius
  • upper arm M21.92 — Unspecified acquired deformity of upper arm
  • valgus
  • varus
  • wrist drop M21.33 — Wrist drop (acquired)
  • lip (acquired) NEC K13.0 — Diseases of lips
  • congenital Q38.0 — Congenital malformations of lips, not elsewhere classified
  • liver (congenital) Q44.70 — Other congenital malformation of liver, unspecified
  • acquired K76.89 — Other specified diseases of liver
  • lumbosacral (congenital) (joint) (region) Q76.49 — Other congenital malformations of spine, not associated with scoliosis

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Common questions about deformity ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for deformity?

Q89.9 — Congenital malformation, unspecified. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: Q89.9, M95.8, Q79.59, M95.9 and others below.

What is the ICD-10 code for acquired deformity?

M95.9 — Acquired deformity of musculoskeletal system, unspecified.

What is the ICD-10 code for adrenal gland deformity?

Q89.1 — Congenital malformations of adrenal gland.

What is the ICD-10 code for anus deformity?

K62.89 — Other specified diseases of anus and rectum.

What is the ICD-10 code for aorta deformity?

Q25.40 — Congenital malformation of aorta unspecified.

What is the ICD-10 code for artery nos deformity?

Q27.9 — Congenital malformation of peripheral vascular system, unspecified.

What is the ICD-10 code for atrial septal deformity?

Q21.10 — Atrial septal defect, unspecified.

Is Q89.9 billable?

Yes. Q89.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).

Can Q89.9 be used as a principal diagnosis?

Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict Q89.9 as a principal diagnosis.

Is Q89.9 a CC or MCC?

No. Q89.9 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.