ICD-10 code for arm complete agenesis

The ICD-10-CM code for arm complete agenesis is Q71.0 (Congenital complete absence of upper limb). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on Q71.0.

Within Q71 (reduction defects of upper limb), Q71.0 is specifically for congenital complete absence of upper limb. Related codes cover congenital absence of upper arm and forearm with hand present (Q71.1), congenital absence of both forearm and hand (Q71.2), congenital absence of hand and finger (Q71.3), longitudinal reduction defect of radius (Q71.4), longitudinal reduction defect of ulna (Q71.5), Lobster-claw hand (Q71.6), other reduction defects of upper limb (Q71.8) and unspecified reduction defect of upper limb (Q71.9).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: Q71.00 (limb), Q71.01 (limb), Q71.02 (limb) and Q71.03 (bilateral).

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.