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Q72.9 - Unspecified reduction defect of lower limb


The ICD 10 Code for Unspecified reduction defect of lower limb is listed as Q72.9.
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: Q72.9
Description: Unspecified reduction defect of lower limb
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 Q72.9:
Q72.90 - Unspecified reduction defect of unspecified lower limb
Q72.91 - Unspecified reduction defect of right lower limb
Q72.92 - Unspecified reduction defect of left lower limb
Q72.93 - Unspecified reduction defect of lower limb, bilateral
ICD-10-CM Siblings (same level / similar specificity) of Q72.9:
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
Q72.6 - Longitudinal reduction defect of fibula
Q72.7 - Split foot
Q72.8 - Other reduction defects of lower limb