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M21.259

Billable

Flexion deformity, unspecified hip

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 hip joint where the specific side (left or right) is not specified in the documentation.

Coding Tips

  • •Query the provider for laterality information when possible to use a more specific code
  • •If bilateral, code both M21.251 and M21.252 instead of using the unspecified code

Code Hierarchy

└M21Other acquired deformities of limbs└M21.2Flexion deformity└M21.25Flexion deformity, hip└M21.259Flexion deformity, unspecified hip
└M21.259Flexion deformity, unspecified hip

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