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ICD-10-CM Code for Unequal limb length (acquired), left tibia M21.762

ICD-10 code M21.762 for Unequal limb length (acquired), left tibia is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Arthropathies .

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Unequal limb length (acquired), left tibia

M21

Excludes1: acquired absence of limb (Z89.-)
congenital absence of limbs (Q71-Q73)
congenital deformities and malformations of limbs (Q65-Q66, Q68-Q74)

Excludes2: acquired deformities of fingers or toes (M20.-)
coxa plana (M91.2)

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