Q72
Non-billableReduction defects of lower limb
Reduction defects of lower 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 (10)
Q72.0Congenital complete absence of lower limb
Q72.1Congenital absence of thigh and lower leg with foot present
Q72.2Congenital absence of both lower leg and foot
Q72.3Congenital absence of foot and toe(s)
Q72.4Longitudinal reduction defect of femur
Q72.5Longitudinal reduction defect of tibia
Q72.6Longitudinal reduction defect of fibula
Q72.7Split foot
Q72.8Other reduction defects of lower limb
Q72.9Unspecified reduction defect of lower limb
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(8)
UMLS
- Ectromelia of lower limbC0265618
- Ectromelia of lower limb (disorder)C0265618
- Leg reduction deformityC0265618
- Reduction defects of lower limbC0265618
- Reduction deformity of lower limbC0265618
- Reduction deformity of lower limb (disorder)C0265618
- Unspecified reduction defect of lower limbC0265618
- Unspecified reduction defect of unspecified lower limbC0265618
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for reduction defects of lower limb?
The ICD-10-CM code for reduction defects of lower limb is Q72. The full clinical description is "Reduction defects of lower limb". Q72 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Q72 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Q72 represents “Reduction defects of lower 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 Q72 a billable code?
No, Q72 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under Q72.
What chapter is Q72 in?
Q72 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).
What are the subcategories under Q72?
Q72 has 10 child codes, including: Q72.0 (Congenital complete absence of lower limb), Q72.1 (Congenital absence of thigh and lower leg with foot present), Q72.2 (Congenital absence of both lower leg and foot), Q72.3 (Congenital absence of foot and toe(s)), and 6 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Q72?
Q72 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0265618. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Q72 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like reduction defects of lower 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 Q72?
Q72 maps to the ICD-11 code: LB9A.Z (Reduction defects of lower limb, unspecified).
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