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Q72.41

Billable

Longitudinal reduction defect of right femur

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 thighbone (femur) is shortened or partially missing from birth.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify right side is specifically documented; do not assume laterality
  • •Document the degree of reduction (partial vs. significant) for surgical planning purposes

Code Hierarchy

└Q72Reduction defects of lower limb└Q72.4Longitudinal reduction defect of femur└Q72.41Longitudinal reduction defect of right femur
└Q72.41Longitudinal reduction defect of right femur

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