Q72.42
BillableLongitudinal reduction defect of left femur
Longitudinal reduction defect of left femur
Status
Billable / Specific
Parent Code
Q72.4Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for longitudinal reduction defect of left femur?
The ICD-10-CM code for longitudinal reduction defect of left femur is Q72.42. The full clinical description is "Longitudinal reduction defect of left femur". Q72.42 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code Q72.42 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Q72.42 represents "Longitudinal reduction defect of left femur". It is classified under Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is Q72.42 a billable code?
Yes, Q72.42 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Q72.42 in?
Q72.42 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).
What SNOMED CT codes does Q72.42 map to?
Q72.42 maps to 2 SNOMED CT concepts: 52837007, 313261000119109. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Q72.42?
Q72.42 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2910305. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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