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ICD-10-CM Code for Other acquired deformities of limbs M21

ICD-10 code M21 for Other acquired deformities of limbs is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Arthropathies .

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Official Long Descriptor

Other acquired deformities of limbs
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)
 
M21 Other acquired deformities of limbs
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Valgus deformity, not elsewhere classified
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Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified
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Flexion deformity
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Wrist or foot drop (acquired)
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Flat foot [pes planus] (acquired)
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Acquired clawhand, clubhand, clawfoot and clubfoot
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Other acquired deformities of foot
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Unequal limb length (acquired)
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Other specified acquired deformities of limbs
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Unspecified acquired deformity of limb and hand

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need help coding this bunion procedure
I believe the codes billed are duplicating the procedures performed and are being correctly bundled and denied. 28297-RT (modifier dependent on the payer) bunionectomy with 1st met/cuneiform arthro... [ Read More ]
Insurance denying due to a DX having a note?
There is an excludes1 note under Z89 that this category excludes codes M20-M21. However, the guidelines state that these may be coded together when the documentation supports that they are unrelated,... [ Read More ]
Claim denial due to an ICD-10 code
M21.4X is mutually exclusive with Z89.411. Either remove M21's or remove Z89.411.... [ Read More ]
Claim denial due to an ICD-10 code
[QUOTE="August2, post: 498948, member: 278551"] We are a DMEOP facility and we are billing for a custom AFO. Nebraska Total Care is kicking out the claim stating one of my DX codes has notes located ... [ Read More ]
Insurance denying due to a DX having a note?
We are a DMEOP facility and we are billing for a custom AFO. Nebraska Total Care is kicking out the claim stating one of my DX codes has notes located under applicable section headings but will not t... [ Read More ]
Claim denial due to an ICD-10 code
We are a DMEOP facility and we are billing for a custom AFO. Nebraska Total Care is kicking out the claim stating one of my DX codes has notes located under applicable section headings but will not t... [ Read More ]
Varus/Valgus and Osteoarthritis
I have a physician who documents the dx for varvus or valgus along with osteoarthritis like the example below. Diagnosis: Right knee severe valgus osteoarthritis Is this enough to code M21.061 and ... [ Read More ]
Fracture Deformity
[LIST] [*]Acquired deformity is a malformation of anatomic structure due to infection, Injury to soft tissue or a late effect of a fracture ([U]M95, M20, M21 series[/U]). [/LIST] [LIST] [*]Care of co... [ Read More ]
What would you code?
M25.671 other instability right ankle M21.41 Pes Planus right foot M21.6X1 other acquired deformity right foot You are right not to code the "probable". Remember if there's no definite diagnosis, code... [ Read More ]
Billing 99213, 11721 & 11055 Humana 11055 11721 bundling humana office visit
I am having a hard time getting the any office visit code (99212, 99213, 99214) 11721 & 11055 all paid by Humana. I have always had trouble with this insurance bundling these services and only paying ... [ Read More ]
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