Congenital complete absence of right upper limb

This code signifies the complete congenital absence of the entire right upper extremity, meaning the limb failed to develop at birth. This is a severe form of limb reduction defect affecting the arm, forearm, and hand on the right side.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a patient was born without a right upper limb. This typically applies to newborns or individuals diagnosed with this condition at birth. Supporting documentation would include birth records, genetic reports, or pediatric examination findings confirming the complete absence.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "complete absence" rather than a partial reduction or malformation.
• Verify the laterality is explicitly stated as "right upper limb."
• Do not confuse with acquired amputations or other types of congenital limb malformations where some part of the limb is present.