In simple words: This code describes a birth defect where a baby is born without both lower legs and feet.

This code signifies the congenital absence of both lower legs and feet.It's used to classify individuals born without these lower limb structures.The absence is considered a reduction defect, implying incomplete development rather than complete absence of the limb bud.

Example 1: A newborn infant presents with bilateral lower leg and foot agenesis (absence).The condition is confirmed through physical examination and imaging studies (ultrasound or radiography)., A child with a history of bilateral lower leg and foot absence requires prosthetic fitting. The ICD-10 code Q72.2 is used to document the underlying congenital condition necessitating prosthetic intervention., A genetic evaluation is ordered for a patient with bilateral lower limb absence to determine the underlying cause. The code Q72.2 is documented as the primary diagnosis in the genetic consultation report.Further genetic testing might follow.

Prenatal ultrasound reports (if available), physical examination findings detailing the absence of lower legs and feet, radiographic images (X-rays) to confirm the absence, genetic testing reports (if performed), notes from consultations with specialists (orthopedics, genetics), and any operative reports related to limb reconstruction or prosthetic fitting.

** This code is for use in documenting congenital conditions and should not be used to describe acquired amputations or other limb loss conditions.The absence is presumed to be bilateral, meaning affecting both legs.If only one leg is affected, a different, more specific code may be applicable.