M21.129
BillableVarus deformity, not elsewhere classified, unspecified 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 elbow is bent inward toward the body's midline, but the specific side (left or right) is not documented or is bilateral.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when laterality cannot be determined from documentation
- •Query the provider if possible to obtain specific laterality for more precise coding
Code Hierarchy
└M21Other acquired deformities of limbs└M21.1Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified└M21.12Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, elbow└M21.129Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, unspecified elbow
└M21.129Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, unspecified elbow