Q77.7
BillableSpondyloepiphyseal dysplasia
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A rare genetic bone disorder affecting the growth and development of the spine and the ends of long bones, causing short stature and skeletal abnormalities.
Coding Tips
- •This is a congenital condition that should be documented at birth or upon diagnosis; verify if additional skeletal manifestations are present for more specific coding
- •Look for associated complications like spinal deformities or hearing loss that may require additional codes
Code Hierarchy
└Q77Osteochondrodysplasia with defects of growth of tubular bones and spine└Q77.7Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia
└Q77.7Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia