Q72.2
Non-billableCongenital absence of both lower leg and foot
Congenital absence of both lower leg and foot
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(9)
Q72.0Congenital complete absence of lower limb
Q72.1Congenital absence of thigh and lower leg with foot present
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(6)
UMLS
- Congen absence of both lower leg and foot, unsp lower limbC0431991
- Congenital absence of both lower leg and footC0431991
- Congenital absence of both lower leg and foot, unspecified lower limbC0431991
- Hemimelia - knee levelC0431991
- Transverse deficiency lower limb - knee levelC0431991
- Transverse deficiency lower limb - knee level (disorder)C0431991
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for congenital absence of both lower leg and foot?
The ICD-10-CM code for congenital absence of both lower leg and foot is Q72.2. The full clinical description is "Congenital absence of both lower leg and foot". Q72.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Q72.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Q72.2 represents “Congenital absence of both lower leg and foot”. 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 Q72.2 a billable code?
No, Q72.2 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 Q72.2.
What chapter is Q72.2 in?
Q72.2 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).
What are the subcategories under Q72.2?
Q72.2 has 4 child codes, including: Q72.20 (Congen absence of both lower leg and foot, unsp lower limb), Q72.21 (Congen absence of both lower leg and foot, right lower limb), Q72.22 (Congen absence of both lower leg and foot, left lower limb), Q72.23 (Congenital absence of both lower leg and foot, bilateral).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Q72.2?
Q72.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0431991. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Q72.2 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like congenital absence of both lower leg and foot 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 Q72.2?
Q72.2 maps to the ICD-11 code: LB9A.7 (Congenital absence of both lower leg and foot).
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