2025 ICD-10-CM code Q72.3
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities - Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system XVII Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99) Feed
Congenital absence of foot and toe(s).
Medical necessity for coding Q72.3 is established by the presence of a congenital anomaly documented through clinical examination and supporting documentation (such as prenatal imaging or genetic testing).The diagnosis is not based on the functional impact but the presence of the birth defect itself.
The clinical responsibility involves the identification and documentation of the congenital absence of the foot and/or toes. This may involve prenatal imaging, physical examination at birth, and possibly genetic testing.
- XVII Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
- Q65-Q79 Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system
In simple words: This code describes babies born without one or more feet or toes. This is a birth defect.
This ICD-10-CM code signifies the congenital absence of one or more feet and/or toes.It encompasses various presentations, ranging from the complete absence of a foot (or feet) to the absence of individual toes, or a combination thereof. The absence may be unilateral or bilateral.This code is not used for acquired amputations.
Example 1: A newborn infant is diagnosed with bilateral absence of feet (Amelia)., A child is born with the absence of the right foot and the second and third toes on the left foot (Partial Amelia and Adactyly)., A patient is found to have a congenital absence of the little toes on both feet.
Prenatal ultrasound images (if available) showing the absence of foot and/or toes, physical examination findings detailing the absence of specific foot and/or toe structures, and any genetic testing results that may be relevant are required.
** This code describes only the absence of the foot and/or toes. Any associated congenital anomalies or other conditions should be coded separately.
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- Specialties:Orthopedics, Genetics, Neonatology
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Office