Q71 ICD-10-CM Code: Reduction defects of upper limb
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
Q71Reduction defects of upper limb
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where Q71 sits
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Chapter 17
Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA1)
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Section
Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79)
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Category Q71
Reduction defects of upper limb
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Code Q71
Reduction defects of upper limb
More specific choices
Codes under Q71
Q71 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Q71.0Congenital complete absence of upper limb
Q71.1Congenital absence of upper arm and forearm with hand present
Q71.2Congenital absence of both forearm and hand
Q71.3Congenital absence of hand and finger
Q71.4Longitudinal reduction defect of radius
Q71.5Longitudinal reduction defect of ulna
Q71.6Lobster-claw hand
Q71.8Other reduction defects of upper limb
Q71.9Unspecified reduction defect of upper limb
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for Q71.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for Q71.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Q71.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for Q71.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for Q71.
Transparency
Source and release
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Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM sourceCode-specific guidance
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code Q71 mean?
Q71 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Reduction defects of upper limb.”
Is Q71 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. Q71 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is Q71 located in ICD-10-CM?
Q71 is listed in Chapter 17, Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA1), within Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79) (Q65–Q79), under category Q71, Reduction defects of upper limb.
What coding notes are listed for Q71?
No inclusion terms are listed for Q71 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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