ICD-Code Q78.0: Osteogenesis imperfecta
You have a condition affecting the structure of your bones.
The disease is hereditary. Other family members may therefore also be affected. With this condition, a change in genetic information causes a certain protein in the body to be made incorrectly. This protein is used in the bones and many other tissues in the body. If this protein is not made correctly, the bones and tissues are not as stable as normal.
This condition typically results in bones fracturing more easily. The bones may also develop an abnormal shape. Muscles and joints may be painful. The teeth may also be affected. In this case, they tend to be more prone to wear. Hearing may also be impaired. The whites of the eyes may take on a bluish color.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
The explanation of the ICD code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).