Q72.13

Q72.13

Billable

Congenital absence of thigh and lower leg with foot present, bilateral

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

What This Code Means

A birth defect where both thighs and lower legs are absent from birth on both sides, but both feet are present.

Coding Tips

•Verify 'bilateral' is explicitly documented to use this code instead of unilateral codes
•This severe deficiency typically requires comprehensive rehabilitation and prosthetic services

Code Hierarchy

└Q72Reduction defects of lower limb └Q72.1Congenital absence of thigh and lower leg with foot present └Q72.13Congenital absence of thigh and lower leg with foot present, bilateral

└Q72.13Congenital absence of thigh and lower leg with foot present, bilateral