Diastrophic Dysplasia is a rare genetic disorder affecting bone and cartilage development. The ICD-10 code for Diastrophic Dysplasia is Q77.7. In the previous coding system, the ICD-9 code for this condition was 756.59. These codes are used by healthcare professionals for accurate diagnosis and billing purposes.
Diastrophic dysplasia, also known as diastrophic dwarfism, is a rare genetic disorder that affects bone and cartilage development, resulting in short stature and various skeletal abnormalities. It is characterized by joint deformities, particularly in the hands, feet, and spine, as well as other features like a cleft palate and clubfoot.
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) provides a specific code for Diastrophic Dysplasia. The ICD-10 code for Diastrophic Dysplasia is Q77.7. This code falls under the category of "Other osteochondrodysplasia with defects of growth of tubular bones and spine."
In contrast, the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9) does not have a specific code for Diastrophic Dysplasia. However, it falls under the broader category of "Other specified congenital anomalies" with the code 759.89. This code encompasses various rare and specific congenital anomalies that do not have their own unique code in the ICD-9 system.
It is important to note that the ICD-10 code provides more detailed and specific classification compared to the ICD-9 code, allowing for better tracking, analysis, and understanding of the condition. Healthcare professionals and researchers rely on these codes to accurately document and communicate diagnoses, which aids in appropriate treatment and management of patients with Diastrophic Dysplasia.