Q71.6

Lobster-claw hand

Non-billable header

Q71.6 is a non-billable header code. Use one of the more specific codes below.

Inclusion terms

Includes (from Q71)

  • Note: Codes from this chapter are not for use on maternal records

Excludes2

Not included here — may be reported together when both conditions exist.

  • inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88) (from Q71)

Also known as

  • Cleft, hand
  • Split, splitting, hand

Parent code

  • Q71Reduction defects of upper limbHeader

More specific codes Q71.6

  • Q71.60Lobster-claw hand, unspecified handBillable
  • Q71.61Lobster-claw right handBillable
  • Q71.62Lobster-claw left handBillable
  • Q71.63Lobster-claw hand, bilateralBillable

Related codes

  • Q71.0Congenital complete absence of upper limbHeader
  • Q71.1Congenital absence of upper arm and forearm with hand presentHeader
  • Q71.2Congenital absence of both forearm and handHeader
  • Q71.3Congenital absence of hand and fingerHeader
  • Q71.4Longitudinal reduction defect of radiusHeader
  • Q71.5Longitudinal reduction defect of ulnaHeader
  • Q71.8Other reduction defects of upper limbHeader
  • Q71.9Unspecified reduction defect of upper limbHeader

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