ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for congenital scoliosis
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Scoliosis (acquired) (postural) › congenital”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding congenital scoliosis
The ICD-10-CM code for congenital scoliosis is Q67.5 (Congenital deformity of spine). The official index lists 4 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on Q67.5.
Within Q67 (congenital musculoskeletal deformities of head, face, spine and chest), Q67.5 is specifically for congenital deformity of spine. Related codes cover congenital facial asymmetry (Q67.0), congenital compression facies (Q67.1), Dolichocephaly (Q67.2), Plagiocephaly (Q67.3), other congenital deformities of skull, face and jaw (Q67.4), pectus excavatum (Q67.6), pectus carinatum (Q67.7) and other congenital deformities of chest (Q67.8).
Don't report Q67.5 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: infantile idiopathic scoliosis (M41.0) and scoliosis due to congenital bony malformation (Q76.3).
As a secondary diagnosis it is a CC (complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the "with CC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.
More specific congenital scoliosis codes (official index)
- due to bony malformation Q76.3 — Congenital scoliosis due to congenital bony malformation
- failure of segmentation (hemivertebra) Q76.3 — Congenital scoliosis due to congenital bony malformation
- hemivertebra fusion Q76.3 — Congenital scoliosis due to congenital bony malformation
- postural Q67.5 — Congenital deformity of spine
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for Q67.5)
Common questions about congenital scoliosis ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for congenital scoliosis?
- Q67.5 — Congenital deformity of spine. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: Q76.3, Q76.3, Q76.3, Q67.5.
What is the ICD-10 code for failure of segmentation congenital scoliosis?
- Q76.3 — Congenital scoliosis due to congenital bony malformation.
What is the ICD-10 code for hemivertebra fusion congenital scoliosis?
- Q76.3 — Congenital scoliosis due to congenital bony malformation.
What is the ICD-10 code for postural congenital scoliosis?
- Q67.5 — Congenital deformity of spine.
Is Q67.5 billable?
- Yes. Q67.5 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can Q67.5 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict Q67.5 as a principal diagnosis.
Is Q67.5 a CC or MCC?
- Q67.5 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.