Reduction defects of lower limb

This code exists but cannot be submitted on its own. It groups the more specific codes beneath it.

A category header for its whole life, FY2016 onwards. It has never been valid for submission on its own.

Submit one of these 10 more specific codes instead:

• Q72.0 Congenital complete absence of lower limb (also a header)
• Q72.1 Congenital absence of thigh and lower leg with foot present (also a header)
• Q72.2 Congenital absence of both lower leg and foot (also a header)
• Q72.3 Congenital absence of foot and toe(s) (also a header)
• Q72.4 Longitudinal reduction defect of femur (also a header)
• Q72.5 Longitudinal reduction defect of tibia (also a header)
• Q72.6 Longitudinal reduction defect of fibula (also a header)
• Q72.7 Split foot (also a header)
• Q72.8 Other reduction defects of lower limb (also a header)
• Q72.9 Unspecified reduction defect of lower limb (also a header)