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2025 ICD-10-CM code Q71.3

Congenital absence of hand and finger(s).

Do not use this code on the maternal record.Use more specific codes if available (e.g., if only fingers are missing). This code excludes inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88).

Medical necessity is inherent in the diagnosis as this condition impacts a child's functionality and development. Further intervention, therapies, or prosthetics may be medically necessary and should be documented separately.

Clinicians, including pediatricians, geneticists, and orthopedists, are responsible for accurately diagnosing and documenting this condition, including a detailed physical examination and imaging studies (radiographs) to confirm the diagnosis and characterize the bony anatomy. They should differentiate this condition from other limb deficiencies, as different causes and associated anomalies may exist. Genetic counseling may also be offered to families.

IMPORTANT More specific codes like Q71.30 (Congenital absence of finger(s)) or Q71.31 (Congenital absence of hand) may be more appropriate depending on the precise clinical presentation.Avoid using the more general codes Q71 (Reduction defects of upper limb) or Q73 (Congenital absence of limb(s)), as Q71.3 provides greater specificity.

In simple words: A baby is born missing a hand and some or all of their fingers.

This code signifies the congenital absence of a hand and finger(s). It encompasses instances where the hand and some or all of the fingers are missing at birth due to a developmental abnormality.

Example 1: A newborn infant is examined and found to be missing the entire left hand and all five fingers. The remainder of the arm is present.Code Q71.3 is assigned., A fetus is diagnosed prenatally with absence of the right hand and fingers. This is confirmed after birth. Code Q71.3 is applied., A baby is born with a partially formed hand and only two fingers. The other fingers are absent. Code Q71.3 would be used, although more specific subcategories might exist (refer to iFrameAI for detailed coding options in such cases).

Thorough documentation of the clinical findings, including which hand and fingers are absent. Imaging studies (e.g., radiographs) should be included to confirm the diagnosis and characterize the bony anatomy.Prenatal diagnostic reports, if available, should also be documented.

** This information is current as of December 1, 2024.Always consult the latest ICD-10-CM coding guidelines and resources such as iFrameAI for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

  • Specialties:Pediatrics, Genetics, Orthopedics
  • Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Birthing Center, Outpatient Hospital
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