All ICD10 Codes

Q72.6

Non-Billable
ChapterQ00–Q99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Longitudinal reduction defect of fibula

Use a more specific code (4 billable)
Q72.60Longitudinal reduction defect of unspecified fibulaQ72.61Longitudinal reduction defect of right fibulaQ72.62Longitudinal reduction defect of left fibulaQ72.63Longitudinal reduction defect of fibula, 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
Q72.6Longitudinal reduction defect of fibulaNot billable
Q72.60Longitudinal reduction defect of unspecified fibulaBillable
Q72.61Longitudinal reduction defect of right fibulaBillable
Q72.62Longitudinal reduction defect of left fibulaBillable
Q72.63Longitudinal reduction defect of fibula, bilateralBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to Q72.6:

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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