Q72
Non-Billable
ChapterQ00–Q99
Rankcategory
Description
Reduction defects of lower limb
About ICD-10-CM code Q72
Reduction defects of lower limb is classified in ICD-10-CM as code Q72, part of Q00-Q99 Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities, within Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79). Its status is non-billable, meaning reporting it requires a deeper, more specific code.
Use a more specific code (0 billable, 10 non-billable)
Q72.0Congenital complete absence of lower limbhas subcodesQ72.1Congenital absence of thigh and lower leg with foot presenthas subcodesQ72.2Congenital absence of both lower leg and foothas subcodesQ72.3Congenital absence of foot and toe(s)has subcodesQ72.4Longitudinal reduction defect of femurhas subcodesQ72.5Longitudinal reduction defect of tibiahas subcodesQ72.6Longitudinal reduction defect of fibulahas subcodesQ72.7Split foothas subcodesQ72.8Other reduction defects of lower limbhas subcodesQ72.9Unspecified reduction defect of lower limbhas subcodes
Metadata & Insights
- •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
- •Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (Q00-Q99).
CH17 Parent Instructions
Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
Clinical Hierarchy
BillableHas subcodes
Applicable Ancestor Context
The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to Q72:
chapterCH17
Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0)
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No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.
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