M21.162
BillableVarus deformity, not elsewhere classified, left knee
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 knee angles inward, creating a knock-kneed appearance where the knees turn toward each other.
Coding Tips
- •Confirm left knee is specifically documented in the clinical record
- •Note any impact on mobility or gait pattern for comprehensive documentation
Code Hierarchy
└M21Other acquired deformities of limbs└M21.1Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified└M21.16Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, knee└M21.162Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, left knee
└M21.162Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, left knee