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M21.069

Billable

Valgus deformity, not elsewhere classified, unspecified knee

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

An abnormal outward bending or angling of the knee joint when the specific side is not documented or is bilateral.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a default code when laterality is unspecified; attempt to clarify with provider documentation
  • •If bilateral, consider coding both M21.061 and M21.062 instead of this unspecified code

Code Hierarchy

└M21Other acquired deformities of limbs└M21.0Valgus deformity, not elsewhere classified└M21.06Valgus deformity, not elsewhere classified, knee└M21.069Valgus deformity, not elsewhere classified, unspecified knee
└M21.069Valgus deformity, not elsewhere classified, unspecified knee

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