ICD-10 Code for Synostosis

Also indexed as (congenital)

The ICD-10-CM code for synostosis is Q78.8 — Other specified osteochondrodysplasias. This is the code the Alphabetic Index gives for synostosis with no further qualifier, valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).

BillableUnspecified

Q78.8 is billable but unspecified. If the documentation names a type, site or cause, one of the more specific codes below is likely expected.

Which synostosis code should you use?

The Alphabetic Index lists 3 codes under Synostosis. Which one applies depends on the qualifier documented in the record — the type, site, cause, or associated condition. Find the qualifier below, then verify the code in the Tabular List before using it.

By type

astragalo-scaphoidQ74.2Other congenital malformations of lower limb(s), including pelvic girdle
radioulnarQ74.0Other congenital malformations of upper limb(s), including shoulder girdle

Index terms and codes are reproduced from the official ICD-10-CM FY2027 release. The Alphabetic Index is a finding aid — a code must always be verified in the Tabular List before it is reported. Data sources