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.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Child Codes
9
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)
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
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
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.
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