Q71.0
Non-billableCongenital complete absence of upper limb
Congenital complete absence 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 (4)
Related Codes(8)
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
- Amelia of upper limbC0265570
- Congenital absence of upper limbC0265570
- Congenital absence of upper limb (disorder)C0265570
- Congenital complete absence of unspecified upper limbC0265570
- Congenital complete absence of upper limbC0265570
- Congenital complete absence of upper limb (disorder)C0265570
- Transverse deficiency of arm, shoulder levelC0265570
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for congenital complete absence of upper limb?
The ICD-10-CM code for congenital complete absence of upper limb is Q71.0. The full clinical description is "Congenital complete absence of upper limb". Q71.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Q71.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Q71.0 represents “Congenital complete absence 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 Q71.0 a billable code?
No, Q71.0 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 Q71.0.
What chapter is Q71.0 in?
Q71.0 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).
What are the subcategories under Q71.0?
Q71.0 has 4 child codes, including: Q71.00 (Congenital complete absence of unspecified upper limb), Q71.01 (Congenital complete absence of right upper limb), Q71.02 (Congenital complete absence of left upper limb), Q71.03 (Congenital complete absence of upper limb, bilateral).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Q71.0?
Q71.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0265570. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Q71.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like congenital complete absence 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 Q71.0?
Q71.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: LB99.0 (Amelia of upper limb).
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