Q72.1 – Congenital absence of thigh and lower leg with foot present
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system
- Code
Q72.1(claims format:Q721)- Description
- Congenital absence of thigh and lower leg with foot present
- 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
- Q72
Billable codes under Q72.1
Q72.1 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- Q72.10 – Congenital absence of unspecified thigh and lower leg with foot presentBillable
- Q72.11 – Congenital absence of right thigh and lower leg with foot presentBillable
- Q72.12 – Congenital absence of left thigh and lower leg with foot presentBillable
- Q72.13 – Congenital absence of thigh and lower leg with foot present, bilateralBillable
Index terms for Q72.1
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in Q72
- Q72.0 – Congenital complete absence of lower limbHeader
- Q72.2 – Congenital absence of both lower leg and footHeader
- Q72.3 – Congenital absence of foot and toe(s)Header
- Q72.4 – Longitudinal reduction defect of femurHeader
- Q72.5 – Longitudinal reduction defect of tibiaHeader
- Q72.6 – Longitudinal reduction defect of fibulaHeader
- Q72.7 – Split footHeader
- Q72.8 – Other reduction defects of lower limbHeader
- Q72.9 – Unspecified reduction defect of lower limbHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Q72.1?
Q72.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for congenital absence of thigh and lower leg with foot present, in the block Q65-Q79 (Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system).
Is Q72.1 a billable code?
No. Q72.1 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does Q72.1 belong to?
It belongs to category Q72 – Reduction defects of lower 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.