Q72.1

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Congenital absence of thigh and lower leg with foot present

Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

✓ No additional coding notes for Q72.1

Child Codes (4)

Q72.10Congenital absence of unspecified thigh and lower leg with foot present✓ Billable Q72.11Congenital absence of right thigh and lower leg with foot present✓ Billable Q72.12Congenital absence of left thigh and lower leg with foot present✓ Billable Q72.13Congenital absence of thigh and lower leg with foot present, bilateral✓ Billable

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code Q72.1 represents congenital absence of thigh and lower leg with foot present. This code falls under the Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. There are 4 more specific child codes under Q72.1.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Q72.1?

ICD-10-CM code Q72.1 is "Congenital absence of thigh and lower leg with foot present". It belongs to the category: Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0).

Is Q72.1 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, Q72.1 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

Related Codes in Q72

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

Q72.0Congenital complete absence of lower limb Q72.2Congenital absence of both lower leg and foot Q72.3Congenital absence of foot and toe(s)Q72.4Longitudinal reduction defect of femur Q72.5Longitudinal reduction defect of tibia Q72.6Longitudinal reduction defect of fibula Q72.7Split foot Q72.8Other reduction defects of lower limb Q72.9Unspecified reduction defect of lower limb

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Code Information

CodeQ72.1

BillableNo — Header code

ParentQ72

CategoryCongenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0)

Excludes10 rule(s)

Excludes20 note(s)

Child codes4

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)