Q75.0 – Craniosynostosis
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system
- Code
Q75.0(claims format:Q750)- Description
- Craniosynostosis
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 17. Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA1)
- Block
- Q65-Q79 Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system
- Parent codes
- Q75
Billable codes under Q75.0
Q75.0 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- Q75.00 – Craniosynostosis, unspecifiedHeader (more codes below)
- Q75.01 – Sagittal craniosynostosisBillable
- Q75.02 – Coronal craniosynostosisHeader (more codes below)
- Q75.03 – Metopic craniosynostosisBillable
- Q75.04 – Lambdoid craniosynostosisHeader (more codes below)
- Q75.05 – Multi-suture craniosynostosisHeader (more codes below)
- Q75.08 – Other single-suture craniosynostosisBillable
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Q75 – Other congenital malformations of skull and face bones
- 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)
Related codes in Q75
- Q75.1 – Craniofacial dysostosisBillable
- Q75.2 – HypertelorismBillable
- Q75.3 – MacrocephalyBillable
- Q75.4 – Mandibulofacial dysostosisBillable
- Q75.5 – Oculomandibular dysostosisBillable
- Q75.8 – Other specified congenital malformations of skull and face bonesBillable
- Q75.9 – Congenital malformation of skull and face bones, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Q75.0?
Q75.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for craniosynostosis, in the block Q65-Q79 (Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system).
Is Q75.0 a billable code?
No. Q75.0 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does Q75.0 belong to?
It belongs to category Q75 – Other congenital malformations of skull and face bones.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.