Q72.3
Non-billableCongenital absence of foot and toe(s)
Congenital absence of foot and toe(s)
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
- inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)
Child Codes (4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Absent footC0265624
- Agenesis of footC0265624
- Agenesis of foot (disorder)C0265624
- Aplasia of the footC0265624
- ApodiaC0265624
- Congenital absence of footC0265624
- Congenital absence of foot (disorder)C0265624
- Congenital absence of foot and toe(s)C0265624
- Congenital absence of unspecified foot and toe(s)C0265624
- Foot agenesisC0265624
- Transverse deficiency lower limb - ankle levelC0265624
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code Q72.3?
ICD-10-CM code Q72.3 represents "Congenital absence of foot and toe(s)". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Q72.3 a billable code?
No, Q72.3 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under Q72.3.
What chapter is Q72.3 in?
Q72.3 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).
What are the subcategories under Q72.3?
Q72.3 has 4 child codes, including: Q72.30 (Congenital absence of unspecified foot and toe(s)), Q72.31 (Congenital absence of right foot and toe(s)), Q72.32 (Congenital absence of left foot and toe(s)), Q72.33 (Congenital absence of foot and toe(s), bilateral).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Q72.3?
Q72.3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0265624. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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