Q73.8
Billable codeOther reduction defects of unspecified limb(s)
The ICD-10 code for other reduction defects of unspecified limb(s) is Q73.8.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Longitudinal reduction deformity of unspecified limb(s)
- Ectromelia of limb NOS
- Hemimelia of limb NOS
- Reduction defect of limb NOS
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- Q73.0Congenital absence of unspecified limb(s)
- Q73.1Phocomelia, unspecified limb(s)
- Q73.8Other reduction defects of unspecified limb(s)
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 7554Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
Q73.8 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.