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M21.262

Billable

Flexion deformity, left knee

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 left knee joint, preventing full straightening of the leg.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm left knee involvement in clinical documentation
  • •Note any functional limitations related to walking or mobility

Code Hierarchy

└M21Other acquired deformities of limbs└M21.2Flexion deformity└M21.26Flexion deformity, knee└M21.262Flexion deformity, left knee
└M21.262Flexion deformity, left knee

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