M21.949
BillableUnspecified acquired deformity of hand, unspecified hand
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
An abnormal shape or structure of the hand that developed over time, when the specific hand is not specified.
Coding Tips
- •Use only when laterality cannot be determined from documentation
- •Query the provider if hand-specific information is available to assign a more specific code
Code Hierarchy
└M21Other acquired deformities of limbs└M21.9Unspecified acquired deformity of limb and hand└M21.94Unspecified acquired deformity of hand└M21.949Unspecified acquired deformity of hand, unspecified hand
└M21.949Unspecified acquired deformity of hand, unspecified hand