Q87.2

Q87.2

Billable

Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly involving limbs

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A group of birth defect syndromes where the primary abnormalities affect the development and structure of the limbs, such as arms and legs.

Coding Tips

•This is a parent code for limb-predominant syndromes; verify if a more specific diagnosis code exists before assigning this code
•Document which limbs are affected and the specific nature of the malformation for clarity

Code Hierarchy

└Q87Other specified congenital malformation syndromes affecting multiple systems └Q87.2Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly involving limbs

└Q87.2Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly involving limbs