Q71
Non-billableReduction defects of upper limb
Reduction defects of upper limb
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Child Codes (9)
Q71.0Congenital complete absence of upper limb
Q71.1Congenital absence of upper arm and forearm w hand present
Q71.2Congenital absence of both forearm and hand
Q71.3Congenital absence of hand and finger
Q71.4Longitudinal reduction defect of radius
Q71.5Longitudinal reduction defect of ulna
Q71.6Lobster-claw hand
Q71.8Other reduction defects of upper limb
Q71.9Unspecified reduction defect of upper limb
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(7)
UMLS
- Arm reduction deformityC0265566
- Reduction defects of upper limbC0265566
- Reduction deformity of armC0265566
- Reduction deformity of upper limbC0265566
- Reduction deformity of upper limb (disorder)C0265566
- Unspecified reduction defect of upper limbC0265566
- Unspecified reduction deformity of upper limb, congenitalC0265566
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for reduction defects of upper limb?
The ICD-10-CM code for reduction defects of upper limb is Q71. The full clinical description is "Reduction defects of upper limb". Q71 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Q71 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Q71 represents “Reduction defects of upper limb”. It is classified under Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Q71 a billable code?
No, Q71 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under Q71.
What chapter is Q71 in?
Q71 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).
What are the subcategories under Q71?
Q71 has 9 child codes, including: Q71.0 (Congenital complete absence of upper limb), Q71.1 (Congenital absence of upper arm and forearm w hand present), Q71.2 (Congenital absence of both forearm and hand), Q71.3 (Congenital absence of hand and finger), and 5 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Q71?
Q71 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0265566. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Q71 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like reduction defects of upper limb affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of Q71?
Q71 maps to the ICD-11 code: LB99.Z (Reduction defects of upper limb, unspecified).
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