2025 ICD-10-CM code Q73.0
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities - Q73 17 Feed
Congenital absence of unspecified limb(s). This condition is characterized by the complete absence of one or more limbs at birth.
This is a congenital condition diagnosed at or before birth.Medical necessity is established by the nature of the diagnosis.
Diagnosing and managing the patient's condition, which might include genetic counseling, prosthetic fitting, and other supportive care.
In simple words: A baby is born missing one or more arms or legs.
Congenital absence of an unspecified limb or limbs.Amelia NOS (Not Otherwise Specified). This signifies the complete absence of one or more limbs at birth. The condition may affect the upper limbs (arms), the lower limbs (legs), or both.
Example 1: A newborn infant is noted to have no arms or legs upon delivery. This complete absence of limbs is documented using code Q73.0., A fetus is diagnosed prenatally with the absence of a lower limb during ultrasound examination. Q73.0 can be used if further specification is not available at the time., An infant is examined and diagnosed with amelia. Since further specifics about the missing limb(s) are not provided in the scenario, Q73.0, Congenital absence of unspecified limb(s) is the appropriate code.
Clinical documentation should clearly indicate which limb(s) are absent. Imaging studies such as X-rays or ultrasound can help confirm the diagnosis.
** If a more specific code is available (e.g. if the affected limb is known), that code should be used instead of Q73.0.
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Birthing Center