Q71.33

Q71.33

Billable

Congenital absence of hand and finger, bilateral

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A birth defect affecting both hands where fingers and/or the hand structure are partially or completely missing or underdeveloped on both sides.

Coding Tips

•Use this code only when bilateral involvement is explicitly documented
•Do not use this code if only one side is affected; use the unilateral codes instead

Code Hierarchy

└Q71Reduction defects of upper limb └Q71.3Congenital absence of hand and finger └Q71.33Congenital absence of hand and finger, bilateral

└Q71.33Congenital absence of hand and finger, bilateral