Q75.0
Non-billableCraniosynostosis
Craniosynostosis
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- 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)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)
Child Codes (7)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- CRANIOSTENOSISC0010278
- CRSC0010278
- CSO - CraniosynostosisC0010278
- Congenital ossification of cranial suturesC0010278
- Congenital ossification of sutures of skullC0010278
- Cranial suture synostosisC0010278
- CraniostenosesC0010278
- CraniostenosisC0010278
- CraniostosisC0010278
- CraniosynostoseC0010278
- CraniosynostosesC0010278
- CraniosynostosisC0010278
- Craniosynostosis PlagiocephalyC0010278
- Craniosynostosis syndromeC0010278
- Craniosynostosis syndrome (disorder)C0010278
- CraniosyostosisC0010278
- Early closure of the cranial suturesC0010278
- Early fusion of cranial suturesC0010278
- Plagiocephaly, CraniosynostosisC0010278
- Plagiocephaly, SynostoticC0010278
- Premature closure of cranial suturesC0010278
- Premature closure of the cranial suturesC0010278
- Premature cranial suture closureC0010278
- Premature suture closureC0010278
- Synostotic PlagiocephalyC0010278
- cranial synostosisC0010278
- craniostenosisC0010278
- craniostosisC0010278
- craniosynostosesC0010278
- craniosynostosisC0010278
- craniosynostosis syndromesC0010278
- synostosis (cranial)C0010278
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for craniosynostosis?
The ICD-10-CM code for craniosynostosis is Q75.0. The full clinical description is "Craniosynostosis". Q75.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Q75.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Q75.0 represents "Craniosynostosis". It is classified under Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Q75.0 a billable code?
No, Q75.0 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under Q75.0.
What chapter is Q75.0 in?
Q75.0 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).
What codes cannot be used with Q75.0?
Q75.0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: congenital malformation of face NOS (Q18.-); congenital malformation syndromes classified to Q87.-; dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion] (M26.-); and 6 more.
What are the subcategories under Q75.0?
Q75.0 has 7 child codes, including: Q75.00 (Craniosynostosis unspecified), Q75.01 (Sagittal craniosynostosis), Q75.02 (Coronal craniosynostosis), Q75.03 (Metopic craniosynostosis), and 3 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Q75.0?
Q75.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0010278. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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