M21.242
BillableFlexion deformity, left finger joints
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 finger joints on the left hand, preventing full straightening of the fingers.
Coding Tips
- •Ensure documentation clearly indicates left-sided involvement
- •Document whether the deformity is related to trauma, arthritis, or other underlying conditions
Code Hierarchy
└M21Other acquired deformities of limbs└M21.2Flexion deformity└M21.24Flexion deformity, finger joints└M21.242Flexion deformity, left finger joints
└M21.242Flexion deformity, left finger joints