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M21.869

Billable

Other specified acquired deformities of unspecified lower leg

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

What This Code Means

A deformity of an unspecified lower leg that was acquired after birth, not caused by a specific named condition. The exact leg affected is not documented.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when the provider does not specify which leg is affected
  • •Query the provider to determine laterality (right or left) when possible for more specific coding

Code Hierarchy

└M21Other acquired deformities of limbs└M21.8Other specified acquired deformities of limbs└M21.86Other specified acquired deformities of lower leg└M21.869Other specified acquired deformities of unspecified lower leg
└M21.869Other specified acquired deformities of unspecified lower leg

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