In simple words: This code means a baby is born without one or both legs.

Q72.0, in the ICD-10-CM classification system, designates the congenital complete absence of one or both lower limbs.This code encompasses situations where there is a total lack of development of the lower extremity, from the hip joint downwards.It is crucial to specify whether the absence affects one or both limbs in the clinical documentation.

Example 1: A newborn infant is diagnosed with congenital complete absence of the right lower limb (Q72.0). This necessitates immediate postnatal orthopedic assessment and the development of a long-term care plan, potentially including prosthetic fitting., A pregnant woman undergoes prenatal ultrasound, revealing bilateral lower limb agenesis.Following delivery, the infant is diagnosed with Q72.0 and receives intensive multidisciplinary care, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and surgical interventions as necessary., A patient presents with unilateral lower limb agenesis (Q72.0) diagnosed at birth and has lived with a prosthetic limb for many years. A revision of the prosthesis becomes necessary due to growth changes, requiring updated coding for the evaluation and fitting of the revised device.

Detailed prenatal and postnatal medical history, including family history, imaging studies (ultrasound, X-rays), physical examination findings, and notes specifying the affected limb(s) and presence or absence of other congenital anomalies.

** This code is not applicable to maternal records.The diagnosis should be made based on clinical evaluation and imaging findings, reflecting the precise extent of the limb defect.