Q76.1
BillableKlippel-Feil syndrome
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A rare birth defect where some of the neck vertebrae are fused together, resulting in a shortened neck and limited neck movement.
Coding Tips
- •Document the specific vertebrae involved (C2-C3, C3-C4, etc.) if available for more complete clinical documentation
- •This condition may be associated with other congenital anomalies, so review for additional diagnoses
Code Hierarchy
└Q76Congenital malformations of spine and bony thorax└Q76.1Klippel-Feil syndrome
└Q76.1Klippel-Feil syndrome