Q73.0
Congenital absence of unspecified limb(s)
Q73.0 (also written Q730) is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for congenital absence of unspecified limb(s). It is part of the FY2027 code set, effective October 1, 2026. It is one of the 3 codes in category Q73 (Reduction defects of unspecified limb). The Alphabetic Index lists it under 3 entries. 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.
- Amelia NOS
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. 3 entries