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M21.231

Billable

Flexion deformity, right wrist

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A permanent bending or inability to fully straighten the right wrist joint.

Coding Tips

  • •This code specifies the right wrist; use M21.232 for left wrist or M21.239 if side is unspecified
  • •Often associated with stroke, spasticity, or chronic arthritis

Code Hierarchy

└M21Other acquired deformities of limbs└M21.2Flexion deformity└M21.23Flexion deformity, wrist└M21.231Flexion deformity, right wrist
└M21.231Flexion deformity, right wrist

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