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M21.521

Billable

Acquired clubhand, right 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 right hand where the hand is bent or twisted into an abnormal position resembling a club. This condition develops after birth due to injury, disease, or other acquired causes.

Coding Tips

  • •Distinguish between acquired clubhand and congenital clubhand; this code is specifically for acquired cases
  • •Document any associated conditions or causes such as contractures, nerve damage, or previous trauma

Code Hierarchy

└M21Other acquired deformities of limbs└M21.5Acquired clawhand, clubhand, clawfoot and clubfoot└M21.52Acquired clubhand└M21.521Acquired clubhand, right hand
└M21.521Acquired clubhand, right hand

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