ICD-10-CM code "Q72.42": Longitudinal reduction defect of left femur (2024)

Overview

ICD-10 CodeQ72.42
DescriptionLongitudinal reduction defect of left femur
Hierarchy
  1. Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  2. Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79)
  3. Reduction defects of lower limb (Q72)
  4. Longitudinal reduction defect of femur (Q72.4)
  5. Longitudinal reduction defect of left femur (Q72.42)
Billable statusICD-10-CM Billable code

Excludes

  1. Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)

    Type 2inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)

  2. Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79)
  3. Reduction defects of lower limb (Q72)
  4. Longitudinal reduction defect of femur (Q72.4)
  5. Longitudinal reduction defect of left femur (Q72.42)

Includes

  1. Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  2. Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79)
  3. Reduction defects of lower limb (Q72)
  4. Longitudinal reduction defect of femur (Q72.4)
  5. Longitudinal reduction defect of left femur (Q72.42)