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Q72.71

Q72.71: Split foot, right lower limb

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exemptright

Q72.71 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for split foot, right lower limb. It is valid for submission on a claim.

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Other codes that can never be billed with Q72.71

Their own Excludes1 notes name this code, so the conflict is not listed above.

  • Q66Congenital deformities of feet

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Medicare coverage

Q72.71 is named in 3 Medicare coverage policies: 3 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.

  • A52481Orthopedic Footwear - Policy Article
  • A53058Billing and Coding: Home Health Physical Therapy
  • A53065Billing and Coding: Outpatient Physical Therapy

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.

Other codes under Q72.7

ICD-10-CMFY2027· effective October 1, 2026

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