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Q78.8: Other specified osteochondrodysplasias

You have a musculoskeletal disorder.

Musculoskeletal disorders may mean that bones or cartilage develop differently than usual. Various symptoms may arise as a result. Bones or cartilage may have a changed shape, for example. It is also possible that the bones are not growing properly. This can lead to shorter height.

Some of these musculoskeletal conditions are hereditary, causing several family members to have the same condition.

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

Further information

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

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).