U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Q75 ICD-10-CM Code: Other congenital malformations of skull and face bones

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

Q75

Other congenital malformations of skull and face bones

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where Q75 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 17

    Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA1)

  2. 2

    Section

    Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79)

  3. 3

    Category Q75

    Other congenital malformations of skull and face bones

  4. 4

    Code Q75

    Other congenital malformations of skull and face bones

More specific choices

Codes under Q75

Q75 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

Q75.0

Craniosynostosis

Q75.1

Craniofacial dysostosis

Q75.2

Hypertelorism

Q75.3

Macrocephaly

Q75.4

Mandibulofacial dysostosis

Q75.5

Oculomandibular dysostosis

Q75.8

Other specified congenital malformations of skull and face bones

Q75.9

Congenital malformation of skull and face bones, unspecified

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for Q75.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for Q75.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Q75.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • congenital malformation of face NOS (Q18.-)
  • congenital malformation syndromes classified to Q87.-
  • dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion] (M26.-)
  • musculoskeletal deformities of head and face (Q67.0-Q67.4)
  • skull defects associated with congenital anomalies of brain such as:
  • anencephaly (Q00.0)
  • encephalocele (Q01.-)
  • hydrocephalus (Q03.-)
  • microcephaly (Q02)

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for Q75.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code Q75 mean?

Q75 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other congenital malformations of skull and face bones.”

Is Q75 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. Q75 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is Q75 located in ICD-10-CM?

Q75 is listed in Chapter 17, Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA1), within Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79) (Q65–Q79), under category Q75, Other congenital malformations of skull and face bones.

What coding notes are listed for Q75?

No inclusion terms are listed for Q75 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: congenital malformation of face NOS (Q18.-); congenital malformation syndromes classified to Q87.-; dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion] (M26.-); musculoskeletal deformities of head and face (Q67.0-Q67.4); skull defects associated with congenital anomalies of brain such as:; anencephaly (Q00.0); encephalocele (Q01.-); hydrocephalus (Q03.-); microcephaly (Q02). No Excludes2 note is listed.

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