Q72.6 - Longitudinal reduction defect of fibula

The ICD 10 Code for Longitudinal reduction defect of fibula is listed as Q72.6.
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:	Q72.6
Description:	Longitudinal reduction defect of fibula

Chapter	Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
Block	Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79)
Parent	Q72 - Reduction defects of lower limb
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of Q72.6:
Q72.60 - Longitudinal reduction defect of unspecified fibula
Q72.61 - Longitudinal reduction defect of right fibula
Q72.62 - Longitudinal reduction defect of left fibula
Q72.63 - Longitudinal reduction defect of fibula, bilateral
ICD-10-CM Siblings (same level / similar specificity) of Q72.6:
Q72.0 - Congenital complete absence of lower limb
Q72.1 - Congenital absence of thigh and lower leg with foot present
Q72.2 - Congenital absence of both lower leg and foot
Q72.3 - Congenital absence of foot and toe(s)
Q72.4 - Longitudinal reduction defect of femur
Q72.5 - Longitudinal reduction defect of tibia
Q72.7 - Split foot
Q72.8 - Other reduction defects of lower limb
Q72.9 - Unspecified reduction defect of lower limb