ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for reduction defect
Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Defect, defective › reduction”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding reduction defect
The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for reduction defect; the code depends on the details below.
More specific reduction defect codes (official index)
- limb Q73.8 — Other reduction defects of unspecified limb(s)
- lower Q72.9 — Unspecified reduction defect of lower limb
- absence
- foot
- longitudinal
- femur Q72.4 — Longitudinal reduction defect of femur
- fibula Q72.6 — Longitudinal reduction defect of fibula
- tibia Q72.5 — Longitudinal reduction defect of tibia
- specified type NEC Q72.89 — Other reduction defects of lower limb
- split foot Q72.7 — Split foot
- specified type NEC Q73.8 — Other reduction defects of unspecified limb(s)
- upper Q71.9 — Unspecified reduction defect of upper limb
- absence
- forearm
- hand
- lobster-claw hand Q71.6 — Lobster-claw hand
- longitudinal
- radius Q71.4 — Longitudinal reduction defect of radius
- ulna Q71.5 — Longitudinal reduction defect of ulna
- specified type NEC Q71.89 — Other reduction defects of upper limb
Common questions about reduction defect ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for limb reduction defect?
- Q73.8 — Other reduction defects of unspecified limb(s).