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Q72.43

Billable

Longitudinal reduction defect of femur, 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 thighbones (femurs) are shortened or partially missing on both sides of the body.

Coding Tips

  • •Only use when bilateral involvement is explicitly documented
  • •Consider impact on gait and mobility; may require bilateral prosthetics or surgical intervention

Code Hierarchy

└Q72Reduction defects of lower limb└Q72.4Longitudinal reduction defect of femur└Q72.43Longitudinal reduction defect of femur, bilateral
└Q72.43Longitudinal reduction defect of femur, bilateral

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