2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q71.30Congenital absence of unspecified hand and finger

ICD-10-CM Codes›Q00-Q99›Q65-Q79›Q71

ICD-10-CM Q71.30
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Q71.30 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for congenital absence of unspecified hand and finger. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 564 through 566. The code is exempt from POA reporting. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Musculoskeletal congenital conditions.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Q71.30
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Congenital absence of unspecified hand and finger
Short Description
Congenital absence of unspecified hand and finger
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
Q71.3
Congenital absence of hand and finger

Code Classification

ChapterQ00-Q99Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
SectionQ65-Q79Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system
CategoryQ71Reduction defects of upper limb
This CodeQ71.30Congenital absence of unspecified hand and finger

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

Q71.30 is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Absent thumb with short stature and immunodeficiency syndrome
  • Agenesis of all distal phalanges of hand
  • Agenesis of carpal bone
  • Agenesis of entire finger and metacarpal bone
  • Agenesis of epiphysis of distal phalanx of hand
  • Agenesis of epiphysis of distal phalanx of index finger
  • Agenesis of epiphysis of distal phalanx of little finger
  • Agenesis of epiphysis of distal phalanx of middle finger
  • Agenesis of epiphysis of distal phalanx of ring finger
  • Agenesis of epiphysis of distal phalanx of thumb
  • Agenesis of epiphysis of first metacarpal bone
  • Agenesis of epiphysis of metacarpal bone
  • Agenesis of epiphysis of middle phalanx of finger
  • Agenesis of epiphysis of middle phalanx of index finger
  • Agenesis of epiphysis of middle phalanx of little finger
  • Agenesis of epiphysis of middle phalanx of middle finger
  • Agenesis of epiphysis of middle phalanx of ring finger
  • Agenesis of epiphysis of proximal phalanx of hand
  • Agenesis of epiphysis of proximal phalanx of index finger
  • Agenesis of epiphysis of proximal phalanx of little finger
  • Agenesis of epiphysis of proximal phalanx of middle finger
  • Agenesis of epiphysis of proximal phalanx of ring finger
  • Agenesis of epiphysis of proximal phalanx of thumb
  • Agenesis of hand
  • Agenesis of metacarpal bone
  • Agenesis of middle phalanx of index finger
  • Agenesis of middle phalanx of little finger
  • Agenesis of middle phalanx of middle finger
  • Agenesis of middle phalanx of ring finger
  • Agenesis of phalanx of thumb
  • Agenesis of proximal phalanx of thumb
  • Aplasia of bone of hand
  • Aplasia of carpal bone
  • Aplasia of distal phalanx of hand
  • Aplasia of distal phalanx of index finger
  • Aplasia of distal phalanx of little finger
  • Aplasia of distal phalanx of middle finger
  • Aplasia of distal phalanx of ring finger
  • Aplasia of distal phalanx of thumb
  • Aplasia of fifth metacarpal bone
  • Aplasia of finger
  • Aplasia of first metacarpal bone
  • Aplasia of fourth metacarpal bone
  • Aplasia of index finger
  • Aplasia of little finger
  • Aplasia of metacarpal bone
  • Aplasia of middle finger
  • Aplasia of middle phalanx of finger
  • Aplasia of middle phalanx of index finger
  • Aplasia of middle phalanx of little finger
  • Aplasia of middle phalanx of middle finger
  • Aplasia of middle phalanx of ring finger
  • Aplasia of phalanx of hand
  • Aplasia of phalanx of index finger
  • Aplasia of phalanx of little finger
  • Aplasia of phalanx of middle finger
  • Aplasia of phalanx of ring finger
  • Aplasia of phalanx of thumb
  • Aplasia of proximal phalanx of finger
  • Aplasia of proximal phalanx of index finger
  • Aplasia of proximal phalanx of little finger
  • Aplasia of proximal phalanx of middle finger
  • Aplasia of proximal phalanx of ring finger
  • Aplasia of proximal phalanx of thumb
  • Aplasia of ring finger
  • Aplasia of second metacarpal bone
  • Aplasia of third metacarpal bone
  • Aplasia of thumb
  • Brachydactyly-all 3 phalanges
  • Brachydactyly-missing phalanx
  • Brachysyndactyly of thumb
  • Complete aphalangia of upper limb
  • Congenital absence of carpal bone
  • Congenital absence of carpal bone and metacarpal bone
  • Congenital absence of finger
  • Congenital absence of hand
  • Congenital absence of metacarpal bone
  • Congenital absence of thumb
  • Partial aphalangia of upper limb
  • Symbrachydactyly
  • Symbrachydactyly of digit of hand
  • Syndactyly of thumb

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 Q71.30 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
755.29 Longitud defic phalanges
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 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About Q71.30Overview

Is Q71.30 (Congenital absence of hand and finger) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report congenital absence of unspecified hand and finger on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does Q71.30 group to?

When congenital absence of unspecified hand and finger is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 564, 565, 566, with relative weights from 0.7493 to 1.5436 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Is Q71.30 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 unspecified hand and finger on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of Q71.30?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, congenital absence of unspecified hand and finger converts to ICD-9-CM 755.29 (longitud defic phalanges). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.