M21.122
BillableVarus deformity, not elsewhere classified, left elbow
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A condition where the left elbow is bent inward toward the body's midline, causing a bowlegged-like appearance at the elbow joint.
Coding Tips
- •Verify the laterality is specifically documented as left elbow in the medical record
- •Ensure this is not a secondary deformity from another condition; if it is, consider coding the underlying cause instead
Code Hierarchy
└M21Other acquired deformities of limbs└M21.1Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified└M21.12Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, elbow└M21.122Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, left elbow
└M21.122Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, left elbow