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Q71.81 - Congenital shortening of upper limb


The ICD 10 Code for Congenital shortening of upper limb is listed as Q71.81.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: Q71.81
Description: Congenital shortening of upper limb
Chapter Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
Block Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79)
Parent Q71.8 - Other reduction defects of upper limb
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of Q71.81:
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
ICD-10-CM Siblings (same level / similar specificity) of Q71.81:
Q71.89 - Other reduction defects of upper limb