2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q71.23Congenital absence of both forearm and hand, bilateral

ICD-10-CM Codes›Q00-Q99›Q65-Q79›Q71

ICD-10-CM Q71.23
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

Q71.23 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for congenital absence of both forearm and hand, bilateral. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 564 through 566. The code is exempt from POA reporting. Coders also document this condition as bilateral congenital absence of forearms and hands. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Musculoskeletal congenital conditions.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Q71.23
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Congenital absence of both forearm and hand, bilateral
Short Description
Congenital absence of both forearm and hand, bilateral
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
Q71.2
Congenital absence of both forearm and hand

Code Classification

ChapterQ00-Q99Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
SectionQ65-Q79Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system
CategoryQ71Reduction defects of upper limb
This CodeQ71.23Congenital absence of both forearm and hand, bilateral

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

Q71.23 is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review the other POA exempt codes in Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79).

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Bilateral congenital absence of forearms and hands
  • Congenital absence of forearm and hand
  • Congenital absence of left forearm and hand
  • Congenital absence of left hand
  • Congenital absence of right forearm and hand
  • Congenital absence of right hand

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to Q71.23: 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 Q71.23, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 4

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming Q71.23: 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) names Q71-Q73, which includes this code
  • Q68 Other congenital musculoskeletal deformities
    reduction defects of limb(s) (Q71-Q73) names Q71-Q73, which includes this code
  • Q74 Other congenital malformations of limb(s)
    reduction defect of limb (Q71-Q73) names Q71-Q73, which includes this code
  • Z89 Acquired absence of limb
    congenital absence of limbs (Q71-Q73) names Q71-Q73, which includes this code

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MAL008
Musculoskeletal congenital conditions
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

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Convert Q71.23 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
755.25 Longitud defic radioulna
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

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 Q71.23Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for congenital absence of both forearm and hand, bilateral?

The ICD-10-CM code for congenital absence of both forearm and hand, bilateral is Q71.23 (sometimes written as Q7123). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is Q71.23 (Congenital absence of both forearm and hand) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report congenital absence of both forearm and hand, bilateral on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does Q71.23 group to?

When congenital absence of both forearm and hand, bilateral is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 564, 566, 565, with relative weights from 0.7374 to 1.4909 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Is Q71.23 exempt from POA reporting?

Yes. CMS lists this code among those exempt from present on admission reporting, so hospitals do not assign a POA indicator for congenital absence of both forearm and hand, bilateral on inpatient claims. The code appears in the Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79) range of the CMS exempt list.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of Q71.23?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, congenital absence of both forearm and hand, bilateral converts to ICD-9-CM 755.25 (longitud defic radioulna). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.