Q71.81 – Congenital shortening of upper limb
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system
- Code
Q71.81(claims format:Q7181)- Description
- Congenital shortening 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 › Q71.8
Billable codes under Q71.81
Q71.81 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
Index terms for Q71.81
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in Q71.8
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Q71.81?
Q71.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for congenital shortening of upper limb, in the block Q65-Q79 (Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system).
Is Q71.81 a billable code?
No. Q71.81 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does Q71.81 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.