M21.272
BillableFlexion deformity, left ankle and toes
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 ankle and toes that limits normal straightening movement.
Coding Tips
- •Confirm left side laterality is clearly documented in the clinical documentation
- •Document whether this is congenital or acquired to support medical necessity
Code Hierarchy
└M21Other acquired deformities of limbs└M21.2Flexion deformity└M21.27Flexion deformity, ankle and toes└M21.272Flexion deformity, left ankle and toes
└M21.272Flexion deformity, left ankle and toes