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Q72.812

Billable

Congenital shortening of left lower limb

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 leg is shorter than normal due to underdevelopment of bone or tissue.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify laterality is specifically documented as left in the medical record
  • •Distinguish from Q72.819 (unspecified) - ensure left side is clearly stated

Code Hierarchy

└Q72Reduction defects of lower limb└Q72.8Other reduction defects of lower limb└Q72.81Congenital shortening of lower limb└Q72.812Congenital shortening of left lower limb
└Q72.812Congenital shortening of left lower limb

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