Q78.2 ICD-10-CM Code: Osteopetrosis
Q78.2 is the billable ICD-10-CM code for “Osteopetrosis” in the FY 2027 U.S. code set, effective Oct 1, 2026.
Official description
Q78.2Osteopetrosis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where Q78.2 sits
- 1
Chapter 17
Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA1)
- 2
Section
Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79)
- 3
Category Q78
Other osteochondrodysplasias
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Code Q78.2
Osteopetrosis
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Albers-Schönberg syndrome
- Osteosclerosis NOS
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for Q78.2.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Q78.2.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for Q78.2.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for Q78.2.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code Q78.2 mean?
Q78.2 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Osteopetrosis.”
Is Q78.2 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, Q78.2 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is Q78.2 located in ICD-10-CM?
Q78.2 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 Q78.2?
Its listed inclusion terms are Albers-Schönberg syndrome; Osteosclerosis NOS. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.