Q75.05

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Multi-suture craniosynostosis

Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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Q75

• 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)

Child Codes (3)

Q75.051Cloverleaf skull✓ Billable Q75.052Pansynostosis✓ Billable Q75.058Other multi-suture craniosynostosis✓ Billable

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code Q75.05 represents multi-suture craniosynostosis. This code falls under the Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under Q75.05. Coders should note that Q75.05 has 9 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Q75.05?

ICD-10-CM code Q75.05 is "Multi-suture craniosynostosis". It belongs to the category: Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0).

Is Q75.05 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, Q75.05 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

What codes are excluded with Q75.05?

Q75.05 has 9 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Related Codes in Q75.0

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

Q75.00Craniosynostosis, unspecified Q75.01Sagittal craniosynostosis Q75.02Coronal craniosynostosis Q75.03Metopic craniosynostosis Q75.04Lambdoid craniosynostosis Q75.08Other single-suture craniosynostosis

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Code Information

CodeQ75.05

BillableNo — Header code

ParentQ75.0

CategoryCongenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0)

Excludes19 rule(s)

Excludes20 note(s)

Child codes3

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)