Q72 Reduction defects of lower limb

⚠ Non-Billable ICD-10-CM 2026
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The ICD-10-CM code for Reduction defects of lower limb is Q72 (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 Q72
57 codes (44 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

Q72.0 Congenital complete absence of lower limb 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

All Codes in Q72

Every most-specific code under Q72 Reduction defects of lower limb (44 codes):

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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 Q72.10 Congenital absence of unspecified thigh and lower leg with foot present Q72.11 Congenital absence of right thigh and lower leg with foot present Q72.12 Congenital absence of left thigh and lower leg with foot present Q72.13 Congenital absence of thigh and lower leg with foot present, bilateral Q72.20 Congenital absence of both lower leg and foot, unspecified lower limb Q72.21 Congenital absence of both lower leg and foot, right lower limb Q72.22 Congenital absence of both lower leg and foot, left lower limb Q72.23 Congenital absence of both lower leg and foot, bilateral Q72.30 Congenital absence of unspecified foot and toe(s) Q72.31 Congenital absence of right foot and toe(s) Q72.32 Congenital absence of left foot and toe(s) Q72.33 Congenital absence of foot and toe(s), bilateral 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 Q72.50 Longitudinal reduction defect of unspecified tibia Q72.51 Longitudinal reduction defect of right tibia Q72.52 Longitudinal reduction defect of left tibia Q72.53 Longitudinal reduction defect of tibia, bilateral Q72.60 Longitudinal reduction defect of unspecified fibula Q72.61 Longitudinal reduction defect of right fibula Q72.62 Longitudinal reduction defect of left fibula Q72.63 Longitudinal reduction defect of fibula, bilateral Q72.70 Split foot, unspecified lower limb Q72.71 Split foot, right lower limb Q72.72 Split foot, left lower limb Q72.73 Split foot, bilateral Q72.811 Congenital shortening of right lower limb Q72.812 Congenital shortening of left lower limb Q72.813 Congenital shortening of lower limb, bilateral Q72.819 Congenital shortening of unspecified lower limb Q72.891 Other reduction defects of right lower limb Q72.892 Other reduction defects of left lower limb Q72.893 Other reduction defects of lower limb, bilateral Q72.899 Other reduction defects of unspecified lower limb Q72.90 Unspecified reduction defect of unspecified lower limb Q72.91 Unspecified reduction defect of right lower limb Q72.92 Unspecified reduction defect of left lower limb Q72.93 Unspecified reduction defect of lower 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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