M21.239
BillableFlexion deformity, unspecified 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 curling of the wrist joint where the exact side is not specified. This condition limits the ability to straighten the wrist fully.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when laterality (left/right) cannot be determined from documentation
- •Verify if the deformity is due to an underlying condition like arthritis or contracture, as this may require additional coding
Code Hierarchy
└M21Other acquired deformities of limbs└M21.2Flexion deformity└M21.23Flexion deformity, wrist└M21.239Flexion deformity, unspecified wrist
└M21.239Flexion deformity, unspecified wrist