ICD-10 code for leg complete agenesis

The ICD-10-CM code for leg complete agenesis is Q72.0 (Congenital complete absence of lower limb). The official index lists 2 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on Q72.0.

Within Q72 (reduction defects of lower limb), Q72.0 is specifically for congenital complete absence of lower limb. Related codes cover congenital absence of thigh and lower leg with foot present (Q72.1), congenital absence of both lower leg and foot (Q72.2), congenital absence of foot and toe(s) (Q72.3), 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: Q72.00 (limb), Q72.01 (limb), Q72.02 (limb) and Q72.03 (bilateral).

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