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Q72.52

Billable

Longitudinal reduction defect of left 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 left shinbone (tibia) is shortened or partially missing from birth.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify left side documentation; if bilateral, use Q72.53 instead
  • •Document any functional limitations affecting walking or standing ability

Code Hierarchy

└Q72Reduction defects of lower limb└Q72.5Longitudinal reduction defect of tibia└Q72.52Longitudinal reduction defect of left tibia
└Q72.52Longitudinal reduction defect of left tibia

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