Q71.89

Other reduction defects of upper limb

FY2027Chapter 17: Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders/Q65–Q79 Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system

Non-billable headerNot valid on its own. Use one of the more specific codes under it.

Q71.89 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code header for other reduction defects of upper limb. 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 Q71.891 Other reduction defects of right upper limb; Q71.892 Other reduction defects of left upper limb; Q71.893 Other reduction defects of upper limb, bilateral and Q71.899 Other reduction defects of unspecified upper limb. 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.

Guidelines I.C.17Congenital malformations and genetic disordersRead the official text

Excludes2

Not included here. Both codes may be reported if the patient has both conditions.

Also from chapter/block level (1 note)
Inherited from Chapter 17 Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders
  • inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)

Notes

Also from chapter/block level (1 note)
Inherited from Chapter 17 Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders
  • Codes from this chapter are not for use on maternal records

Alphabetic Index terms

Terms the official Alphabetic Index lists for this code. 1 entry

More specific codes under Q71.89 4