Q72.89

Non-Billable

ChapterQ00–Q99

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Official Description

Other reduction defects of lower limb

Use a more specific code (4 billable)

Metadata & Insights

•Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
•Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (Q00-Q99).

General instructions are available for the parent sections:

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

Q72.8Other reduction defects of lower limb

Q72.89Other reduction defects of lower limbNot billable

Q72.891Other reduction defects of right lower limbBillable

Q72.892Other reduction defects of left lower limbBillable

Q72.893Other reduction defects of lower limb, bilateralBillable

Q72.899Other reduction defects of unspecified lower limbBillable

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to Q72.89:

chapterCH17

Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0)

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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