Q75.00
Non-billableCraniosynostosis unspecified
Craniosynostosis unspecified
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Craniosynostosis NOS
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 (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for craniosynostosis unspecified?
The ICD-10-CM code for craniosynostosis unspecified is Q75.00. The full clinical description is "Craniosynostosis unspecified". Q75.00 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Q75.00 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Q75.00 represents "Craniosynostosis unspecified". 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 Q75.00 a billable code?
No, Q75.00 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under Q75.00.
What chapter is Q75.00 in?
Q75.00 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).
What codes cannot be used with Q75.00?
Q75.00 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 Q75.00?
Q75.00 has 3 child codes, including: Q75.001 (Craniosynostosis unspecified, unilateral), Q75.002 (Craniosynostosis unspecified, bilateral), Q75.009 (Craniosynostosis unspecified).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Q75.00?
Q75.00 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C5781051. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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