Q72.81 Congenital shortening of lower limb

The ICD-10-CM code for Congenital shortening of lower limb is Q72.81 (FY2026). It is a non-billable category code — select a more specific code below for claims.

Classification

Chapter

17: Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0)

Section

Q65-Q79: Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79)

Category Q72

57 codes (44 billable)

FY2026 Status

Stable since FY2024

Also Known As

ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index entries that lead to Q72.81:

• Short, shortening, shortness › lower limb (acquired) › congenital
• Short, shortening, shortness › leg (acquired) › congenital

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.

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

References

• CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Code Set and Guidelines, FY2026
• CDC/NCHS — ICD-10-CM Files and Browser Tool

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