Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM Q77 is the diagnosis code for Osteochondrodysplasia with defects of growth of tubular bones and spine. This code falls under the section "Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system" within Chapter 17 â Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as Q77. They are mutually exclusive:
The following conditions are not included in Q77. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where Q77 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, Q77 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
Q77 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Osteochondrodysplasia with defects of growth of tubular bones and spine". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
Q77 is located in Section Q65-Q79 â "Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system" within Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Q77 has 10 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: Q77.0, Q77.1, Q77.2, Q77.3, Q77.4 and more.
Use Q77 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Osteochondrodysplasia with defects of growth of tubular bones and spine" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Osteochondrodysplasia with defects of growth of tubular bones and spine is Q77.
No, Q77 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
Q77 is in Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for Q77 include: mucopolysaccharidosis (E76.0-E76.3).
Yes, Q77 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.