Q72.819Billable
Congenital shortening of unspecified lower limb
- Chapter
- 17. Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
- Category
- Q72
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category Q72
Q72Reduction defects of lower limbQ72.0Congenital complete absence of lower limbQ72.00Congenital complete absence of unspecified lower limbYesQ72.01Congenital complete absence of right lower limbYesQ72.02Congenital complete absence of left lower limbYesQ72.03Congenital complete absence of lower limb, bilateralYesQ72.1Congenital absence of thigh and lower leg with foot presentQ72.10Congen absence of unsp thigh and lower leg w foot presentYesQ72.11Congen absence of right thigh and lower leg w foot presentYesQ72.12Congen absence of left thigh and lower leg w foot presentYesQ72.13Congen absence of thigh and lower leg w foot present, biYesQ72.2Congenital absence of both lower leg and foot
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Q72.819?
Q72.819 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Congenital shortening of unspecified lower limb.
Is Q72.819 a billable code?
Yes. Q72.819 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is Q72.819 in?
Q72.819 falls under Chapter 17: Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
When did Q72.819 become effective?
Q72.819 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to Q72.819?
Q72.819 belongs to category Q72, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.