Q78 ICD-10-CM Code: Other osteochondrodysplasias
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
Q78Other osteochondrodysplasias
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where Q78 sits
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Chapter 17
Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA1)
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Section
Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79)
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Category Q78
Other osteochondrodysplasias
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Code Q78
Other osteochondrodysplasias
More specific choices
Codes under Q78
Q78 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for Q78.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for Q78.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Q78.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for Q78.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- congenital myotonic chondrodystrophy (G71.13)
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Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code Q78 mean?
Q78 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other osteochondrodysplasias.”
Is Q78 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. Q78 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 Q78 located in ICD-10-CM?
Q78 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 Q78, Other osteochondrodysplasias.
What coding notes are listed for Q78?
No inclusion terms are listed for Q78 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: congenital myotonic chondrodystrophy (G71.13).
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