Q71.0 ICD-10-CM Code: Congenital complete absence of upper limb
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
Q71.0Congenital complete absence of upper limb
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where Q71.0 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 Q71.0
Congenital complete absence of upper limb
Codes under Q71.0
Q71.0 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for Q71.0.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for Q71.0.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Q71.0.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for Q71.0.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for Q71.0.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code Q71.0 mean?
Q71.0 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Congenital complete absence of upper limb.”
Is Q71.0 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. Q71.0 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 Q71.0 located in ICD-10-CM?
Q71.0 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 Q71.0?
No inclusion terms are listed for Q71.0 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.