Q71.4
Longitudinal reduction defect of radius
Q71.4 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code header for longitudinal reduction defect of radius. Report a more specific code from it instead. It is part of the FY2027 code set, effective October 1, 2026. The more specific codes under it are Q71.40 Longitudinal reduction defect of unspecified radius; Q71.41 Longitudinal reduction defect of right radius; Q71.42 Longitudinal reduction defect of left radius and Q71.43 Longitudinal reduction defect of radius, bilateral. Its coding notes include 1 Excludes2 entry.
Guidelines tip
From the FY2027 Official Guidelines. ICD10Ref adds no rules of its own.
Chapter 17 codes can be used for life. Manifestations that are an inherent part of a specifically coded anomaly are not coded separately. A corrected malformation is reported with a personal history code.
Excludes2
Not included here. Both codes may be reported if the patient has both conditions.
Also from chapter/block level (1 note)
- inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)
Inclusion terms
Conditions classified to this code.
- Clubhand (congenital)
- Radial clubhand
Notes
Also from chapter/block level (1 note)
- Codes from this chapter are not for use on maternal records
Alphabetic Index terms
Terms the official Alphabetic Index lists for this code. 2 entries