ICD-10-CM diagnosis code
Q72.50 Longitudinal reduction defect of unspecified tibia
- Billable
- Yes, a complete code (FY2026)
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Other codes in Q72
44 complete codes in this category.
- Q72.32Congenital absence of left foot and toe(s)
- Q72.33Congenital absence of foot and toe(s), bilateral
- Q72.40Longitudinal reduction defect of unspecified femur
- Q72.41Longitudinal reduction defect of right femur
- Q72.42Longitudinal reduction defect of left femur
- Q72.43Longitudinal reduction defect of femur, bilateral
- Q72.50Longitudinal reduction defect of unspecified tibia
- Q72.51Longitudinal reduction defect of right tibia
- Q72.52Longitudinal reduction defect of left tibia
- Q72.53Longitudinal reduction defect of tibia, bilateral
- Q72.60Longitudinal reduction defect of unspecified fibula
- Q72.61Longitudinal reduction defect of right fibula
Documentation tips
- Make sure the note supports every element of the title, “Longitudinal reduction defect of unspecified tibia”: 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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