Q76.7
BillableCongenital malformation of sternum
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A birth defect affecting the breastbone (sternum) where it doesn't develop normally, which may affect the shape or structure of the chest.
Coding Tips
- •Specify the type of sternal malformation if documented (e.g., cleft sternum, bifid sternum, or absence)
- •Coordinate with other thoracic malformations that may be present
Code Hierarchy
└Q76Congenital malformations of spine and bony thorax└Q76.7Congenital malformation of sternum
└Q76.7Congenital malformation of sternum