Q65.81
BillableCongenital coxa valga
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A birth defect where the hip joint has an abnormally increased angle (valgus deformity), causing the thighbone to angle outward.
Coding Tips
- •Coxa valga is characterized by increased neck-shaft angle
- •Specify laterality in documentation to ensure accurate coding
Code Hierarchy
└Q65Congenital deformities of hip└Q65.8Other congenital deformities of hip└Q65.81Congenital coxa valga
└Q65.81Congenital coxa valga