M21.171
BillableVarus deformity, not elsewhere classified, right ankle
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A condition where the right ankle angles inward, causing the foot to turn toward the body's midline.
Coding Tips
- •Verify right ankle is documented in the medical record
- •Consider whether this affects gait or requires assistive devices for ambulation
Code Hierarchy
└M21Other acquired deformities of limbs└M21.1Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified└M21.17Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, ankle└M21.171Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, right ankle
└M21.171Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, right ankle