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 NOSQ18
- •congenital malformation syndromes classified toQ87
- •dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]M26
- •musculoskeletal deformities of head and faceQ67.0-Q67.4
- skull defects associated with congenital anomalies of brain such as:
- •anencephalyQ00.0
- •encephaloceleQ01
- •hydrocephalusQ03
- •microcephalyQ02
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Child Codes (7)
Related Codes(7)
Q75.1Craniofacial dysostosis
Q75.2Hypertelorism
Q75.3Macrocephaly
Q75.4Mandibulofacial dysostosis
Q75.5Oculomandibular dysostosis
Q75.8Oth congenital malformations of skull and face bones
Q75.9Congenital malformation of skull and face bones, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(32)
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.
How does Q75.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like craniosynostosis affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of Q75.0?
Q75.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: LB70.0Z (Craniosynostosis, unspecified).
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