M21.172
BillableVarus deformity, not elsewhere classified, left 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 left ankle angles inward, causing the foot to turn toward the body's midline.
Coding Tips
- •Ensure left ankle is specifically documented in the clinical notes
- •Document any associated pain, functional limitation, or need for orthotic support
Code Hierarchy
└M21Other acquired deformities of limbs└M21.1Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified└M21.17Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, ankle└M21.172Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, left ankle
└M21.172Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, left ankle