Q71.8 – Other reduction defects of upper limb
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system
ICD-10-CM code
Q71.8
- Code
Q71.8(claims format:Q718)- Description
- Other reduction defects of upper limb
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 17. Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA1)
- Block
- Q65-Q79 Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system
- Parent codes
- Q71
Billable codes under Q71.8
Q71.8 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- Q71.81 – Congenital shortening of upper limbHeader (more codes below)
- Q71.89 – Other reduction defects of upper limbHeader (more codes below)
Related codes in Q71
- Q71.0 – Congenital complete absence of upper limbHeader
- Q71.1 – Congenital absence of upper arm and forearm with hand presentHeader
- Q71.2 – Congenital absence of both forearm and handHeader
- Q71.3 – Congenital absence of hand and fingerHeader
- Q71.4 – Longitudinal reduction defect of radiusHeader
- Q71.5 – Longitudinal reduction defect of ulnaHeader
- Q71.6 – Lobster-claw handHeader
- Q71.9 – Unspecified reduction defect of upper limbHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Q71.8?
Q71.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other reduction defects of upper limb, in the block Q65-Q79 (Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system).
Is Q71.8 a billable code?
No. Q71.8 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does Q71.8 belong to?
It belongs to category Q71 – Reduction defects of upper limb.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.