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Reduction defects of upper limb (Q71)

The ICD-10 code Q71 covers various congenital reduction defects of the upper limb, which are conditions present at birth involving partial or complete absence of parts of the arm, forearm, hand, or fingers. These defects range from complete absence of one or both upper limbs to specific reductions such as absence of the radius, ulna, or hand, including distinctive forms like the lobster-claw hand.

This coding section is essential for identifying and documenting specific congenital anomalies of the upper extremities. For example, Q71.01 denotes the congenital complete absence of the right upper limb, while Q71.13 specifies bilateral absence of both upper arm and forearm with the hand present, also known as phocomelia. The code Q71.6 refers to "lobster-claw hand," a form of split hand malformation. The synonyms linked to these codes, such as "congenital absence of upper limb," "phocomelia," or "splitting hand," aid clinicians and coders in correctly matching clinical diagnoses with the right ICD-10 code. Using the precise codes from the Q71 category ensures accurate recording of complex congenital musculoskeletal conditions affecting upper limbs for treatment planning and tracking.

  • Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)

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

        • Reduction defects of upper limb (Q71)

        • Q71 Reduction defects of upper limb
        • Q71.0 Congenital complete absence of upper limb
        • Q71.00 Congenital complete absence of unspecified upper limb
        • Q71.01 Congenital complete absence of right upper limb
        • Q71.02 Congenital complete absence of left upper limb
        • Q71.03 Congenital complete absence of upper limb, bilateral
        • Q71.1 Congenital absence of upper arm and forearm with hand present
        • Q71.10 Congenital absence of unspecified upper arm and forearm with hand present
        • Q71.11 Congenital absence of right upper arm and forearm with hand present
        • Q71.12 Congenital absence of left upper arm and forearm with hand present
        • Q71.13 Congenital absence of upper arm and forearm with hand present, bilateral
        • Q71.2 Congenital absence of both forearm and hand
        • Q71.20 Congenital absence of both forearm and hand, unspecified upper limb
        • Q71.21 Congenital absence of both forearm and hand, right upper limb
        • Q71.22 Congenital absence of both forearm and hand, left upper limb
        • Q71.23 Congenital absence of both forearm and hand, bilateral
        • Q71.3 Congenital absence of hand and finger
        • Q71.30 Congenital absence of unspecified hand and finger
        • Q71.31 Congenital absence of right hand and finger
        • Q71.32 Congenital absence of left hand and finger
        • Q71.33 Congenital absence of hand and finger, bilateral
        • Q71.4 Longitudinal reduction defect of radius
        • Q71.40 Longitudinal reduction defect of unspecified radius
        • Q71.41 Longitudinal reduction defect of right radius
        • Q71.42 Longitudinal reduction defect of left radius
        • Q71.43 Longitudinal reduction defect of radius, bilateral
        • Q71.5 Longitudinal reduction defect of ulna
        • Q71.50 Longitudinal reduction defect of unspecified ulna
        • Q71.51 Longitudinal reduction defect of right ulna
        • Q71.52 Longitudinal reduction defect of left ulna
        • Q71.53 Longitudinal reduction defect of ulna, bilateral
        • Q71.6 Lobster-claw hand
        • Q71.60 Lobster-claw hand, unspecified hand
        • Q71.61 Lobster-claw right hand
        • Q71.62 Lobster-claw left hand
        • Q71.63 Lobster-claw hand, bilateral
        • Q71.8 Other reduction defects of upper limb
        • Q71.81 Congenital shortening of upper limb
        • Q71.811 Congenital shortening of right upper limb
        • Q71.812 Congenital shortening of left upper limb
        • Q71.813 Congenital shortening of upper limb, bilateral
        • Q71.819 Congenital shortening of unspecified upper limb
        • Q71.89 Other reduction defects of upper limb
        • Q71.891 Other reduction defects of right upper limb
        • Q71.892 Other reduction defects of left upper limb
        • Q71.893 Other reduction defects of upper limb, bilateral
        • Q71.899 Other reduction defects of unspecified upper limb
        • Q71.9 Unspecified reduction defect of upper limb
        • Q71.90 Unspecified reduction defect of unspecified upper limb
        • Q71.91 Unspecified reduction defect of right upper limb
        • Q71.92 Unspecified reduction defect of left upper limb
        • Q71.93 Unspecified reduction defect of upper limb, bilateral

Clinical Terms

The following clinical terms provide additional context, helping users better understand the clinical background and common associations for each diagnosis listed in this section. Including related terms alongside ICD-10-CM codes supports coders, billers, and healthcare professionals in improving accuracy, enhancing documentation, and facilitating research or patient education.

Choanal Atresia

A congenital abnormality that is characterized by a blocked CHOANAE, the opening between the nose and the NASOPHARYNX. Blockage can be unilateral or bilateral; bony or membranous.

Ectromelia

Gross hypo- or aplasia of one or more long bones of one or more limbs. The concept includes amelia, hemimelia, phocomelia, and sirenomelia.

Ectromelia virus

A species of ORTHOPOXVIRUS infecting mice and causing a disease that involves internal organs and produces characteristic skin lesions.

Ectromelia, Infectious

A viral infection of mice, causing edema and necrosis followed by limb loss.

Orthopoxvirus

A genus of the family POXVIRIDAE, subfamily CHORDOPOXVIRINAE, comprising many species infecting mammals. Viruses of this genus cause generalized infections and a rash in some hosts. The type species is VACCINIA VIRUS.