Congen absence of both lower leg and foot, left lower limb

This code signifies a birth defect characterized by the complete absence of both the lower leg (tibia and fibula) and the foot on the left side of the body. This is a severe form of congenital limb deficiency affecting the entire distal portion of the left lower extremity.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a congenital agenesis or aplasia of the entire left lower leg and foot. This typically presents at birth and is diagnosed via physical examination and imaging studies such as X-rays or MRI. Use this code for patients with a confirmed diagnosis of this specific left-sided limb malformation.

• Ensure documentation specifies "congenital" and precisely identifies the "left lower limb" and the absence of both the lower leg and foot.
• Differentiate from other congenital limb deficiencies, such as absence of only the foot (Q72.32) or absence of only the lower leg (Q72.12).
• Consider sequencing this code as a primary diagnosis when it is the reason for the encounter, especially for prosthetic fitting or surgical consultations related to the anomaly.