Q71 Reduction defects of upper limb

⚠ Non-Billable ICD-10-CM 2026
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The ICD-10-CM code for Reduction defects of upper limb is Q71 (FY2026). It is a non-billable category code — select a more specific code below for claims.

Classification

Section
Q65-Q79: Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79)
Category Q71
52 codes (40 billable)
FY2026 Status
Stable since FY2024

Official Coding Guidelines

POA indicator for congenital conditions/anomalies and Q00-Q99 exception

Congenital conditions and anomalies Assign “Y” for congenital conditions and anomalies except for categories Q00- Q99, Congenital anomalies, which are on the exempt list. Congenital conditions are always considered present on admission.

— ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026, Section III

Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026

References

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Related Codes

More Specific Codes

Q71.0 Congenital complete absence of upper limb Q71.1 Congenital absence of upper arm and forearm with hand present Q71.2 Congenital absence of both forearm and hand Q71.3 Congenital absence of hand and finger Q71.4 Longitudinal reduction defect of radius Q71.5 Longitudinal reduction defect of ulna Q71.6 Lobster-claw hand Q71.8 Other reduction defects of upper limb Q71.9 Unspecified reduction defect of upper limb

All Codes in Q71

Every most-specific code under Q71 Reduction defects of upper limb (40 codes):

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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 Q71.10 Congenital absence of unspecified upper arm and forearm with hand present Q71.11 Congenital absence of right upper arm and forearm with hand present Q71.12 Congenital absence of left upper arm and forearm with hand present Q71.13 Congenital absence of upper arm and forearm with hand present, bilateral Q71.20 Congenital absence of both forearm and hand, unspecified upper limb Q71.21 Congenital absence of both forearm and hand, right upper limb Q71.22 Congenital absence of both forearm and hand, left upper limb Q71.23 Congenital absence of both forearm and hand, bilateral Q71.30 Congenital absence of unspecified hand and finger Q71.31 Congenital absence of right hand and finger Q71.32 Congenital absence of left hand and finger Q71.33 Congenital absence of hand and finger, bilateral Q71.40 Longitudinal reduction defect of unspecified radius Q71.41 Longitudinal reduction defect of right radius Q71.42 Longitudinal reduction defect of left radius Q71.43 Longitudinal reduction defect of radius, bilateral Q71.50 Longitudinal reduction defect of unspecified ulna Q71.51 Longitudinal reduction defect of right ulna Q71.52 Longitudinal reduction defect of left ulna Q71.53 Longitudinal reduction defect of ulna, bilateral Q71.60 Lobster-claw hand, unspecified hand Q71.61 Lobster-claw right hand Q71.62 Lobster-claw left hand Q71.63 Lobster-claw hand, bilateral Q71.811 Congenital shortening of right upper limb Q71.812 Congenital shortening of left upper limb Q71.813 Congenital shortening of upper limb, bilateral Q71.819 Congenital shortening of unspecified upper limb Q71.891 Other reduction defects of right upper limb Q71.892 Other reduction defects of left upper limb Q71.893 Other reduction defects of upper limb, bilateral Q71.899 Other reduction defects of unspecified upper limb Q71.90 Unspecified reduction defect of unspecified upper limb Q71.91 Unspecified reduction defect of right upper limb Q71.92 Unspecified reduction defect of left upper limb Q71.93 Unspecified reduction defect of upper limb, bilateral
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Reviewed by Prajwal Shrestha, CPC, CRC
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) · AAPC Member ID 01997614 · About · Editorial policy · Content last reviewed: 2025-10-01

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