2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q77Osteochondrodysplasia with defects of growth of tubular bones and spine

ICD-10-CM Codes›Q00-Q99›Q65-Q79›Q77

ICD-10-CM Q77
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

Q77 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for osteochondrodysplasia with defects of growth of tubular bones and spine, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as Q77.0, Q77.1, Q77.2, and Q77.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Q77
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Osteochondrodysplasia with defects of growth of tubular bones and spine
Short Description
Osteochndrdys w defects of growth of tubular bones and spine
Chapter
Q65-Q79
Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system

Code Classification

ChapterQ00-Q99Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
SectionQ65-Q79Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system
CategoryQ77Osteochondrodysplasia with defects of growth of tubular bones and spine
This CodeQ77Osteochondrodysplasia with defects of growth of tubular bones and spine

Specific Coding for Osteochndrdys w defects of growth of tubular bones and spineOverview

Non-specific codes like Q77 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use Q77.0 for Achondrogenesis

  • Use Q77.1 for Thanatophoric short stature

  • Use Q77.2 for Short rib syndrome

  • Use Q77.3 for Chondrodysplasia punctata

  • Use Q77.4 for Achondroplasia

  • Use Q77.5 for Diastrophic dysplasia

  • Use Q77.6 for Chondroectodermal dysplasia

  • Use Q77.7 for Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia

  • Use Q77.8 for Other osteochondrodysplasia with defects of growth of tubular bones and spine

  • Use Q77.9 for Osteochondrodysplasia with defects of growth of tubular bones and spine, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to Q77: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 17. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

On Q77 itself
  • congenital myotonic chondrodystrophy (G71.13)
From Chapter 17 (Q00-QA1) Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities applies to 900 codes
  • inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 17 (Q00-QA1) Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities applies to 900 codes
  • Codes from this chapter are not for use on maternal records

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About Q77Overview

Is Q77 a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for osteochondrodysplasia with defects of growth of tubular bones and spine, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for osteochondrodysplasia with defects of growth of tubular bones and spine need a more specific code from this category, such as Q77.0, Q77.1, and Q77.2.