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Q72.0

Non-billable

Congenital complete absence of lower limb

Congenital complete absence of lower limb

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Parent Code

Q72

Child Codes

4

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

Child Codes (4)

Q72.00

Congenital complete absence of unspecified lower limb

BillableQ72.01

Congenital complete absence of right lower limb

BillableQ72.02

Congenital complete absence of left lower limb

BillableQ72.03

Congenital complete absence of lower limb, bilateral

Billable
Related Codes(9)
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)

Q72.4

Longitudinal reduction defect of femur

Q72.5

Longitudinal reduction defect of tibia

Q72.6

Longitudinal reduction defect of fibula

Q72.7

Split foot

Q72.8

Other reduction defects of lower limb

Q72.9

Unspecified reduction defect of lower limb

ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

LB9A.0Amelia of lower limbequivalentPrimary
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(5)

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for congenital complete absence of lower limb?

The ICD-10-CM code for congenital complete absence of lower limb is Q72.0. The full clinical description is "Congenital complete absence of lower limb". Q72.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code Q72.0 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Q72.0 represents “Congenital complete absence 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 Q72.0 a billable code?

No, Q72.0 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 Q72.0.

What chapter is Q72.0 in?

Q72.0 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).

What are the subcategories under Q72.0?

Q72.0 has 4 child codes, including: Q72.00 (Congenital complete absence of unspecified lower limb), Q72.01 (Congenital complete absence of right lower limb), Q72.02 (Congenital complete absence of left lower limb), Q72.03 (Congenital complete absence of lower limb, bilateral).

What are the UMLS CUIs for Q72.0?

Q72.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0265621. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does Q72.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like congenital complete absence 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 Q72.0?

Q72.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: LB9A.0 (Amelia of lower limb).

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.