2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q71Reduction defects of upper limb

ICD-10-CM Codes›Q00-Q99›Q65-Q79›Q71

ICD-10-CM Q71
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

Q71 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for reduction defects of upper limb, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as Q71.00, Q71.01, Q71.02, and Q71.03.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Q71
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Reduction defects of upper limb
Short Description
Reduction defects of upper limb
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
Q65-Q79
Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system

Code Classification

ChapterQ00-Q99Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
SectionQ65-Q79Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system
CategoryQ71Reduction defects of upper limb
This CodeQ71Reduction defects of upper limb

Specific Coding for Reduction defects of upper limbOverview

Non-specific codes like Q71 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Q71.0 for Congenital complete absence of upper limb

  • Use Q71.00 for Congenital complete absence of unspecified upper limb

  • Use Q71.01 for Congenital complete absence of right upper limb

  • Use Q71.02 for Congenital complete absence of left upper limb

  • Use Q71.03 for Congenital complete absence of upper limb, bilateral

  • Q71.1 for Congenital absence of upper arm and forearm with hand present

  • Use Q71.10 for Congenital absence of unspecified upper arm and forearm with hand present

  • Use Q71.11 for Congenital absence of right upper arm and forearm with hand present

  • Use Q71.12 for Congenital absence of left upper arm and forearm with hand present

  • Use Q71.13 for Congenital absence of upper arm and forearm with hand present, bilateral

  • Q71.2 for Congenital absence of both forearm and hand

  • Use Q71.20 for Congenital absence of both forearm and hand, unspecified upper limb

  • Use Q71.21 for Congenital absence of both forearm and hand, right upper limb

  • Use Q71.22 for Congenital absence of both forearm and hand, left upper limb

  • Use Q71.23 for Congenital absence of both forearm and hand, bilateral

  • Q71.3 for Congenital absence of hand and finger

  • Use Q71.30 for Congenital absence of unspecified hand and finger

  • Use Q71.31 for Congenital absence of right hand and finger

  • Use Q71.32 for Congenital absence of left hand and finger

  • Use Q71.33 for Congenital absence of hand and finger, bilateral

  • Q71.4 for Longitudinal reduction defect of radius

  • Use Q71.40 for Longitudinal reduction defect of unspecified radius

  • Use Q71.41 for Longitudinal reduction defect of right radius

  • Use Q71.42 for Longitudinal reduction defect of left radius

  • Use Q71.43 for Longitudinal reduction defect of radius, bilateral

  • Q71.5 for Longitudinal reduction defect of ulna

  • Use Q71.50 for Longitudinal reduction defect of unspecified ulna

  • Use Q71.51 for Longitudinal reduction defect of right ulna

  • Use Q71.52 for Longitudinal reduction defect of left ulna

  • Use Q71.53 for Longitudinal reduction defect of ulna, bilateral

  • Q71.6 for Lobster-claw hand

  • Use Q71.60 for Lobster-claw hand, unspecified hand

  • Use Q71.61 for Lobster-claw right hand

  • Use Q71.62 for Lobster-claw left hand

  • Use Q71.63 for Lobster-claw hand, bilateral

  • Q71.8 for Other reduction defects of upper limb

  • Q71.81 for Congenital shortening of upper limb

  • Q71.89 for Other reduction defects of upper limb

  • Q71.9 for Unspecified reduction defect of upper limb

  • Use Q71.90 for Unspecified reduction defect of unspecified upper limb

  • Use Q71.91 for Unspecified reduction defect of right upper limb

  • Use Q71.92 for Unspecified reduction defect of left upper limb

  • Use Q71.93 for Unspecified reduction defect of upper limb, bilateral

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to Q71: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 17. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Chapter 17 (Q00-QA1) Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities applies to 900 codes
  • inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 17 (Q00-QA1) Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities applies to 900 codes
  • Codes from this chapter are not for use on maternal records

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name Q71, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 4

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming Q71: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • M21 Other acquired deformities of limbs
    congenital absence of limbs (Q71-Q73)
  • Q68 Other congenital musculoskeletal deformities
    reduction defects of limb(s) (Q71-Q73)
  • Q74 Other congenital malformations of limb(s)
    reduction defect of limb (Q71-Q73)
  • Z89 Acquired absence of limb
    congenital absence of limbs (Q71-Q73)

Patient EducationClinical

Birth Defects

A birth defect is a problem that happens while a baby is developing in the mother's body. Most birth defects happen during the first 3 months of pregnancy. One out of every 33 babies in the United States is born with a birth defect.

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About Q71Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for reduction defects of upper limb?

Q71 is the ICD-10-CM category for reduction defects of upper limb, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is Q71 (Reduction defects of upper limb) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for reduction defects of upper limb, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for reduction defects of upper limb need a more specific code from this category, such as Q71.00, Q71.01, and Q71.02.