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Q72.4

Non-Billable
ChapterQ00–Q99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Longitudinal reduction defect of femur

Use a more specific code (4 billable)
Q72.40Longitudinal reduction defect of unspecified femurQ72.41Longitudinal reduction defect of right femurQ72.42Longitudinal reduction defect of left femurQ72.43Longitudinal reduction defect of femur, bilateral
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (Q00-Q99).

Instructional Notes

Includes
  • Proximal femoral focal deficiency
General instructions are available for the parent sections:
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH17Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0)
Q65-Q79Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79)
Q72Reduction defects of lower limb
Q72.4Longitudinal reduction defect of femurNot billable
Q72.40Longitudinal reduction defect of unspecified femurBillable
Q72.41Longitudinal reduction defect of right femurBillable
Q72.42Longitudinal reduction defect of left femurBillable
Q72.43Longitudinal reduction defect of femur, bilateralBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to Q72.4:

chapterCH17
Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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