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Q72.92

Q72.92Unspecified reduction defect of left lower limb

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exemptleft

Q72.92 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for unspecified reduction defect of left lower limb. It is valid for submission on a claim.

Risk adjustment

Q72.92 does not map to an HCC and does not risk-adjust under CMS-HCC V28. That is normal — most ICD-10 codes do not. It still needs to be coded correctly; it just will not move a RAF score.

Medicare coverage

Q72.92 is named in 2 Medicare coverage policies 2 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which of them applies to you depends on your Medicare contractor, and coverage genuinely differs by state.

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Related codes at this level

Codes that share Q72.9. If Q72.92 is not quite right, the correct code is usually one of these.

Questions about Q72.92

Is Q72.92 a billable ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. Q72.92 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code and is valid for submission on a claim.
Where does Q72.92 sit in the tabular list?
Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0), in the block Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79).
ICD-10-CMFY2026-Apr· effective April 1, 2026

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