Q72.31

Q72.31

Billable

Congenital absence of right foot and toe(s)

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

What This Code Means

A birth defect where the right foot and some or all of the toes are missing or underdeveloped from birth.

Coding Tips

•Verify documentation specifies right side; if bilateral, use Q72.33 instead
•Determine if this is complete absence or partial reduction defect for accurate coding

Code Hierarchy

└Q72Reduction defects of lower limb └Q72.3Congenital absence of foot and toe(s)└Q72.31Congenital absence of right foot and toe(s)

└Q72.31Congenital absence of right foot and toe(s)