M21.1 - Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified

  • Applicable to Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified
  • The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM M21.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.
  • This is the American ICD10-CM version of M21.1 - other international versions of ICD10 M21.1 may differ.
  • M21.1 is a Non-Billable / Non-Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
  • M21.1 Code should not be used for billing or reimbursement purposes as there are multiple ICD-10 CM codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
  • M21.1 - Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified
    • M21.1 - Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified
    • M21.10 - Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, unspecified site
    • M21.12 - Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, elbow
    • M21.121 - Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, right elbow
    • M21.122 - Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, left elbow
    • M21.129 - Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, unspecified elbow
    • M21.15 - Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, hip
    • M21.151 - Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, right hip
    • M21.152 - Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, left hip
    • M21.159 - Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, unspecified
    • M21.16 - Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, knee
    • M21.161 - Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, right knee
    • M21.162 - Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, left knee
    • M21.169 - Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, unspecified knee
    • M21.17 - Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, ankle
    • M21.171 - Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, right ankle
    • M21.172 - Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, left ankle
    • M21.179 - Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, unspecified ankle

Type 1 Excludes

  • metatarsus varus (Q66.22-)
  • tibia vara (M92.51-)

The following codes above M21.1 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to M21.1:

Chapter: M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

Section: M20-M25 Other joint disorders

Category: M21 Other acquired deformities of limbs

 
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