G71.29 vs Q74.3
G71.29 (Other congenital myopathy) 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. G71.29 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
| G71.29Other congenital myopathy | Q74.3Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Billable |
| Classification | G00-G99 — Diseases of the Nervous System (G00-G99) | Q00-Q99 — Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (Q00-Q99) |
| Definition | Other congenital myopathy is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (G71.29). | Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (Q74.3). |
| Includes | Central core disease Minicore disease Multicore disease Multiminicore disease | — |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources