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Q72.51

Billable

Longitudinal reduction defect of right tibia

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 shinbone (tibia) is shortened or partially missing from birth.

Coding Tips

  • •Ensure right side is clearly documented in the medical record
  • •Assess for associated fibula involvement, which may be coded separately

Code Hierarchy

└Q72Reduction defects of lower limb└Q72.5Longitudinal reduction defect of tibia└Q72.51Longitudinal reduction defect of right tibia
└Q72.51Longitudinal reduction defect of right tibia

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