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Q72.811

Billable

Congenital shortening of right lower limb

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 right lower limb is abnormally short compared to normal development.

Coding Tips

  • •This code is specific to the right side; verify laterality in documentation
  • •Document the degree of shortening (measured in centimeters if available) to guide orthopedic management

Code Hierarchy

└Q72Reduction defects of lower limb└Q72.8Other reduction defects of lower limb└Q72.81Congenital shortening of lower limb└Q72.811Congenital shortening of right lower limb
└Q72.811Congenital shortening of right lower limb

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