Q72.62
BillableLongitudinal reduction defect of left fibula
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A congenital condition where the left fibula bone (the smaller bone in the lower leg) is underdeveloped or partially missing from birth.
Coding Tips
- •This code is specific to the left side; use Q72.61 for right-sided defects
- •Ensure documentation clearly indicates left-sided involvement to avoid miscoding
Code Hierarchy
└Q72Reduction defects of lower limb└Q72.6Longitudinal reduction defect of fibula└Q72.62Longitudinal reduction defect of left fibula
└Q72.62Longitudinal reduction defect of left fibula