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M21.822

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Other specified acquired deformities of left upper arm

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

What This Code Means

An acquired deformity or abnormal shape of the left upper arm that developed after birth due to injury, disease, or other non-congenital causes.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm laterality is documented as left in the clinical record before assigning this code
  • •Consider if this is a sequela of a previous injury or condition and document the relationship

Code Hierarchy

└M21Other acquired deformities of limbs└M21.8Other specified acquired deformities of limbs└M21.82Other specified acquired deformities of upper arm└M21.822Other specified acquired deformities of left upper arm
└M21.822Other specified acquired deformities of left upper arm

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