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M21.532

Billable

Acquired clawfoot, left foot

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 foot where the toes are permanently bent or curled downward in a claw-like position. This condition develops after birth due to injury, disease, or other acquired causes.

Coding Tips

  • •Distinguish between acquired clawfoot and congenital conditions; this code is for acquired deformities only
  • •Document the underlying cause if known, such as nerve damage, muscle disease, or previous injury

Code Hierarchy

└M21Other acquired deformities of limbs└M21.5Acquired clawhand, clubhand, clawfoot and clubfoot└M21.53Acquired clawfoot└M21.532Acquired clawfoot, left foot
└M21.532Acquired clawfoot, left foot

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