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Q76.5

Billable

Cervical rib

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A birth defect where an extra rib develops from the cervical spine (neck region), which may cause compression of nerves or blood vessels.

Coding Tips

  • •Cervical rib is often asymptomatic but may cause thoracic outlet syndrome; document any associated symptoms
  • •Specify laterality (right, left, or bilateral) in documentation if applicable for clinical clarity

Code Hierarchy

└Q76Congenital malformations of spine and bony thorax└Q76.5Cervical rib
└Q76.5Cervical rib

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