G71 vs Q74.3
G71 (Primary disorders of muscles) compared with Q74.3 (Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. G71 carries an Excludes2 note covering Q74.3: “arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (Q74.3)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| G71Primary disorders of muscles | Q74.3Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Billable |
| Classification | G00-G99 — Diseases of the Nervous System (G00-G99) | Q00-Q99 — Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (Q00-Q99) |
| Definition | Primary disorders of muscles is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (G71). | Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (Q74.3). |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources