Q77.2

Billable

Short rib syndrome

Short rib syndrome

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Asphyxiating thoracic dysplasia [Jeune]

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)
  • congenital myotonic chondrodystrophy (G71.13)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

SNOMED CT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for short rib syndrome?

The ICD-10-CM code for short rib syndrome is Q77.2. The full clinical description is "Short rib syndrome". Q77.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code Q77.2 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Q77.2 represents "Short rib syndrome". It is classified under Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is Q77.2 a billable code?

Yes, Q77.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is Q77.2 in?

Q77.2 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).

What codes cannot be used with Q77.2?

Q77.2 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: mucopolysaccharidosis (E76.0-E76.3).

What SNOMED CT codes does Q77.2 map to?

Q77.2 maps to 21 SNOMED CT concepts: 75049004, 254052001, 783181006, 254022009, 8611000119100, and 16 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Q77.2?

Q77.2 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2910340, C0432195. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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