Q72
Reduction defects of lower limb
Header / non-billable
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Q72 needs more characters to be billable. Pick the specific code below.
- Q72.0Congenital complete absence of lower limbMore levels
- Q72.1Congenital absence of thigh and lower leg with foot presentMore levels
- Q72.2Congenital absence of both lower leg and footMore levels
- Q72.3Congenital absence of foot and toe(s)More levels
- Q72.4Longitudinal reduction defect of femurMore levels
- Q72.5Longitudinal reduction defect of tibiaMore levels
- Q72.6Longitudinal reduction defect of fibulaMore levels
- Q72.7Split footMore levels
- Q72.8Other reduction defects of lower limbMore levels
- Q72.9Unspecified reduction defect of lower limbMore levels
This code does not map to a risk-adjusting HCC in the loaded models.
Coding notes
Excludes 1 never coded together · Excludes 2 may co-exist
Inherited from chapter 17Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
Excludes 2
inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)
Note
Codes from this chapter are not for use on maternal records
Official Guidelines for Q72
FY 2026 ›Sections that reference Q72
Sections whose FY 2026 text names Q72, its Q72 category, or a range containing it — the chapter guidance above is the authoritative source.