Q72.33

Q72.33

Billable

Congenital absence of foot and toe(s), 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 feet and toes are missing or underdeveloped on both sides of the body.

Coding Tips

•Use this code only when the defect is confirmed bilateral; unilateral cases require Q72.31 or Q72.32
•Document the extent of involvement in both feet for comprehensive medical record

Code Hierarchy

└Q72Reduction defects of lower limb └Q72.3Congenital absence of foot and toe(s)└Q72.33Congenital absence of foot and toe(s), bilateral

└Q72.33Congenital absence of foot and toe(s), bilateral