ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Discoid meniscus: Q68.6
The closest CDC title for "Discoid meniscus" is Q68.6, Discoid meniscus. Q68.6 is a billable code.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 order file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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Codes under Q68, then other CDC titles that name discoid meniscus
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- Q68Other congenital musculoskeletal deformitiesHeader
- Q68.0Congenital deformity of sternocleidomastoid muscleBillable
- Q68.1Congenital deformity of finger (s) and hand, Congenital deformity of finger(s) and handBillable
- Q68.2Congenital deformity of kneeBillable
- Q68.3Congenital bowing of femurBillable
- Q68.4Congenital bowing of tibia and fibulaBillable
- Q68.5Congenital bowing of long bones of leg, unspecifiedBillable
- Q68.6Discoid meniscusBillable
- Q68.8Other specified congenital musculoskeletal deformitiesBillable
Excludes1
Excludes1 means these codes are not reported together.
From Q68. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Excludes2
Excludes2 means the other condition can be reported with this one when both are documented.
From Q68. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Related conditions
Related pages
- Q68.6 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category Q68Every code under it
- Chapter 17Congenital malformations and chromosomal abnormalities
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Discoid meniscus?
The closest CDC title for "Discoid meniscus" is Q68.6, Discoid meniscus. Q68.6 is a billable code.
Is Q68.6 billable?
Yes. Q68.6 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to Q68.6?
The CDC tabular list gives 1 Excludes1 note (not coded together), 1 Excludes2 note (may be coded together when both are documented) for Q68.6 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is Q68.6 in?
Chapter 17. Congenital malformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.