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Q71.81

Non-billable

Congenital shortening of upper limb

Q71.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Congenital shortening of upper limb. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Q71.811 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
Q00-Q99
Parent
Q71.8
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q71.81?
Q71.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Congenital shortening of upper limb". It falls under Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
Is Q71.81 a billable code?
No — Q71.81 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Q71.811) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Q71.81?
Q71.81 has 4 more specific child codes, including Q71.811, Q71.812, Q71.813.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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