Skip to content
Dx

ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for foot agenesis

Q72.3

Congenital absence of foot and toe(s)

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Agenesis › foot (and toes) (complete) (partial)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding foot agenesis

The ICD-10-CM code for foot agenesis is Q72.3 (Congenital absence of foot and toe(s)).

Within Q72 (reduction defects of lower limb), Q72.3 is specifically for congenital absence of foot and toe(s). Related codes cover congenital complete absence of lower limb (Q72.0), congenital absence of thigh and lower leg with foot present (Q72.1), congenital absence of both lower leg and foot (Q72.2), longitudinal reduction defect of femur (Q72.4), longitudinal reduction defect of tibia (Q72.5), longitudinal reduction defect of fibula (Q72.6), Split foot (Q72.7), other reduction defects of lower limb (Q72.8) and 1 more.

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: Q72.30 (toe(s)), Q72.31 (toe(s)), Q72.32 (toe(s)) and Q72.33 (bilateral).

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

Common questions about foot agenesis ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for foot agenesis?

Q72.3 — Congenital absence of foot and toe(s) (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is Q72.3 billable?

No. Q72.3 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.