Renal agenesis and other reduction defects of kidney (Q60) ICD-10-CM
The Q60 code range covers renal agenesis and other reduction defects of kidney with 8 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 7 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Includes
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
- congenital absence of kidney
- congenital atrophy of kidney
- infantile atrophy of kidney
Codes in the Q60 Range 8 codes · 7 billable
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the Q60 range.
Bilateral Renal Agenesis
A congenital abnormality characterized by the absence of both kidneys.
Potter Syndrome
A rare, lethal congenital malformation characterized by bilateral renal agenesis and the absence or decreased volume of amniotic fluid (oligohydramnios). The presence of oligohydramnios gives rise to congenital anomalies that include hypoplastic lungs, lower extremities abnormalities, and characteristic facial features (low-set ears, widely separated eyes, nose flattening, and receding chin). Newborn infants usually die of respiratory failure.
Renal Agenesis
A congenital abnormality characterized by the absence of one or both kidneys.
Solitary Kidney
Either a single or a single functioning kidney due to NEPHRECTOMY, birth defects or other kidney diseases.
About the Q60 Code Range
Kidney absence, called renal agenesis, and reduced kidney development, called renal hypoplasia, are among the urinary system differences present at birth in this category.
The Q60 subdivisions separate agenesis from hypoplasia. Each group distinguishes one kidney, both kidneys, or unspecified involvement. Q60.6 identifies Potter's syndrome separately.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the Q60 range?
Of the 8 codes in this range, 7 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 Q60 range classify?
The range classifies renal agenesis and other reduction defects of kidney. 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.
