Q72.1

Congenital absence of thigh and lower leg with foot present

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Q72.10Congenital absence of unspecified thigh and lower leg with foot presentBillable
Q72.11Congenital absence of right thigh and lower leg with foot presentBillable
Q72.12Congenital absence of left thigh and lower leg with foot presentBillable
Q72.13Congenital absence of thigh and lower leg with foot present, bilateralBillable

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 Q72.1

I.C.17Chapter-specific guidanceChapter 17: Congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA1)

Sections that reference Q72.1

IV.QEncounters for routine health screeningsOutpatient services
… Congenital conditions and anomalies Assign “Y” for congenital conditions and anomalies except for categories Q00- Q99, Congenital anomalies, which are on the exempt list. …

Sections whose FY 2026 text names Q72.1, its Q72 category, or a range containing it — the chapter guidance above is the authoritative source.