All ICD10 Codes

Q72.5

Non-Billable
ChapterQ00–Q99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Longitudinal reduction defect of tibia

Use a more specific code (4 billable)
Q72.50Longitudinal reduction defect of unspecified tibiaQ72.51Longitudinal reduction defect of right tibiaQ72.52Longitudinal reduction defect of left tibiaQ72.53Longitudinal reduction defect of tibia, bilateral
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (Q00-Q99).
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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
Q72.5Longitudinal reduction defect of tibiaNot billable
Q72.50Longitudinal reduction defect of unspecified tibiaBillable
Q72.51Longitudinal reduction defect of right tibiaBillable
Q72.52Longitudinal reduction defect of left tibiaBillable
Q72.53Longitudinal reduction defect of tibia, bilateralBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to Q72.5:

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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