Q72 ICD-10-CM Code: Reduction defects of lower limb
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
Q72Reduction defects of lower limb
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where Q72 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 Q72
Reduction defects of lower limb
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Code Q72
Reduction defects of lower limb
Codes under Q72
Q72 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Q72.0Congenital complete absence of lower limbQ72.1Congenital absence of thigh and lower leg with foot presentQ72.2Congenital absence of both lower leg and footQ72.3Congenital absence of foot and toe(s)Q72.4Longitudinal reduction defect of femurQ72.5Longitudinal reduction defect of tibiaQ72.6Longitudinal reduction defect of fibulaQ72.7Split footQ72.8Other reduction defects of lower limbQ72.9Unspecified reduction defect of lower limbNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for Q72.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for Q72.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Q72.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for Q72.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for Q72.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code Q72 mean?
Q72 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Reduction defects of lower limb.”
Is Q72 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. Q72 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 Q72 located in ICD-10-CM?
Q72 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 Q72, Reduction defects of lower limb.
What coding notes are listed for Q72?
No inclusion terms are listed for Q72 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.