Q78Header code — not billable
Other osteochondrodysplasias
- Chapter
- 17. Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
- Category
- Q78
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category Q78
Q78.0Osteogenesis imperfectaYesQ78.1Polyostotic fibrous dysplasiaYesQ78.2OsteopetrosisYesQ78.3Progressive diaphyseal dysplasiaYesQ78.4EnchondromatosisYesQ78.5Metaphyseal dysplasiaYesQ78.6Multiple congenital exostosesYesQ78.8Other specified osteochondrodysplasiasYesQ78.9Osteochondrodysplasia, unspecifiedYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Q78?
Q78 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other osteochondrodysplasias.
Is Q78 a billable code?
No. Q78 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is Q78 in?
Q78 falls under Chapter 17: Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
When did Q78 become effective?
Q78 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to Q78?
Q78 belongs to category Q78, which includes 9 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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