Q72.892

Q72.892

Billable

Other reduction defects 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 of the left leg involving underdevelopment or absence of bone or tissue, other than simple shortening.

Coding Tips

•Use for reduction defects beyond just shortening, such as partial absence or hypoplasia
•Verify left side is specifically documented in the medical record

Code Hierarchy

└Q72Reduction defects of lower limb └Q72.8Other reduction defects of lower limb └Q72.89Other reduction defects of lower limb └Q72.892Other reduction defects of left lower limb

└Q72.892Other reduction defects of left lower limb