Q72.4
Non-billableLongitudinal reduction defect of femur
Longitudinal reduction defect of femur
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Proximal femoral focal deficiency
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
Q72.2Congenital absence of both lower leg and foot
Q72.3Congenital absence of foot and toe(s)
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(8)
UMLS
- Longitudinal deficiency of femurC0265628
- Longitudinal deficiency of femur (disorder)C0265628
- Longitudinal reduction defect of femurC0265628
- Longitudinal reduction defect of unspecified femurC0265628
- PFFD - Proximal femoral focal deficiencyC0431996
- Proximal femoral focal deficiencyC0431996
- Proximal femoral focal deficiency (disorder)C0431996
- Proximal focal femoral deficiencyC0431996
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for longitudinal reduction defect of femur?
The ICD-10-CM code for longitudinal reduction defect of femur is Q72.4. The full clinical description is "Longitudinal reduction defect of femur". Q72.4 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Q72.4 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Q72.4 represents “Longitudinal reduction defect of femur”. 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 Q72.4 a billable code?
No, Q72.4 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 Q72.4.
What chapter is Q72.4 in?
Q72.4 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).
What are the subcategories under Q72.4?
Q72.4 has 4 child codes, including: Q72.40 (Longitudinal reduction defect of unspecified femur), Q72.41 (Longitudinal reduction defect of right femur), Q72.42 (Longitudinal reduction defect of left femur), Q72.43 (Longitudinal reduction defect of femur, bilateral).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Q72.4?
Q72.4 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0265628, C0431996. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Q72.4 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like longitudinal reduction defect of femur 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 Q72.4?
Q72.4 maps to the ICD-11 code: LB9A.8 (Femoral agenesis or hypoplasia).
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