Reduction defects of lower limb (Q72) ICD-10-CM
The Q72 code range covers reduction defects of lower limb with 57 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 44 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the Q72 Range 57 codes · 44 billable
- Q72 Reduction defects of lower limbNon-billable
- Q72.0 Congenital complete absence of lower limbNon-billable
- 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
- Q72.1 Congenital absence of thigh and lower leg with foot presentNon-billable
- 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
- Q72.2 Congenital absence of both lower leg and footNon-billable
- 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
- Q72.3 Congenital absence of foot and toe(s)Non-billable
- 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
- Q72.4 Longitudinal reduction defect of femurNon-billable
- 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
- Q72.5 Longitudinal reduction defect of tibiaNon-billable
- 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
- Q72.6 Longitudinal reduction defect of fibulaNon-billable
- 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
- Q72.7 Split footNon-billable
- 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
- Q72.8 Other reduction defects of lower limbNon-billable
- Q72.81 Congenital shortening of lower limbNon-billable
- 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
- Q72.89 Other reduction defects of lower limbNon-billable
- 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
- Q72.9 Unspecified reduction defect of lower limbNon-billable
- 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
About the Q72 Code Range
These conditions are present at birth and include a missing or shortened lower limb, missing parts of a limb, and a split foot.
Q72 first separates complete limb absence from absence of the thigh and lower leg with the foot present, the lower leg and foot, or the foot and toes. Other subdivisions identify defects of the femur, tibia, or fibula; split foot; congenital shortening; other defects; and an unspecified defect. The codes then distinguish the right or left side, both sides, or an unspecified side.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the Q72 range?
Of the 57 codes in this range, 44 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the Q72 range classify?
The range classifies reduction defects of lower limb. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
