ICD-10-CM code "Q72.6": Longitudinal reduction defect of fibula (2024)

Overview

ICD-10 CodeQ72.6
DescriptionLongitudinal reduction defect of fibula
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 fibula (Q72.6)
Billable statusNon 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 fibula (Q72.6)

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 fibula (Q72.6)

Subcategories