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M21.539

Billable

Acquired clawfoot, unspecified foot

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

What This Code Means

A condition where the toes are permanently bent into a claw-like position on an unspecified foot, typically developing over time due to muscle imbalance or other foot problems.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify documentation specifies 'acquired' clawfoot to distinguish from congenital conditions
  • •If laterality is documented, use M21.531 (right) or M21.532 (left) instead of the unspecified code

Code Hierarchy

└M21Other acquired deformities of limbs└M21.5Acquired clawhand, clubhand, clawfoot and clubfoot└M21.53Acquired clawfoot└M21.539Acquired clawfoot, unspecified foot
└M21.539Acquired clawfoot, unspecified foot

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