ICD-10-CM diagnosis code
Q72.12 Congenital absence of left thigh and lower leg with foot present
- Billable
- Yes, a complete code (FY2026)
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Other codes in Q72
44 complete codes in this category.
- Q72.00Congenital complete absence of unspecified lower limb
- Q72.01Congenital complete absence of right lower limb
- Q72.02Congenital complete absence of left lower limb
- Q72.03Congenital complete absence of lower limb, bilateral
- Q72.10Congenital absence of unspecified thigh and lower leg with foot present
- Q72.11Congenital absence of right thigh and lower leg with foot present
- Q72.12Congenital absence of left thigh and lower leg with foot present
- Q72.13Congenital absence of thigh and lower leg with foot present, bilateral
- Q72.20Congenital absence of both lower leg and foot, unspecified lower limb
- Q72.21Congenital absence of both lower leg and foot, right lower limb
- Q72.22Congenital absence of both lower leg and foot, left lower limb
- Q72.23Congenital absence of both lower leg and foot, bilateral
Documentation tips
- Make sure the note supports every element of the title, “Congenital absence of left thigh and lower leg with foot present”: each detail in it should be traceable to the history, examination or assessment.
- Code to the highest specificity the documentation supports. If a detail is missing from the note, add it to the note rather than choosing a less specific code by default.
- Check the Tabular List and official guidelines for instructional notes (“code first”, “use additional code”, Excludes1/Excludes2) that apply to Q72.
The international WHO ICD-10 also has Q72, with its inclusion and exclusion notes; titles and detail can differ from ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM is developed by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is based on the WHO ICD-10. Codes and titles are reproduced unchanged from the FY2026 code list (effective 1 October 2025). Their use here does not imply endorsement by CDC, HHS or the U.S. Government. Changes effective on or after 1 October 2026 may not be reflected yet; check the current release at cdc.gov or cms.gov before submitting claims.
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