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M21.512

Billable

Acquired clawhand, left hand

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A deformity of the left hand where the fingers are permanently bent or curled inward in a claw-like position. This condition develops after birth due to injury, disease, or other acquired causes.

Coding Tips

  • •Distinguish between acquired clawhand and congenital conditions; this code is for acquired deformities only
  • •Document the underlying cause if known (e.g., nerve injury, stroke, arthritis) as it may require additional coding

Code Hierarchy

└M21Other acquired deformities of limbs└M21.5Acquired clawhand, clubhand, clawfoot and clubfoot└M21.51Acquired clawhand└M21.512Acquired clawhand, left hand
└M21.512Acquired clawhand, left hand

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