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M21.8 - Other specified acquired deformities of limbs


The ICD 10 Code for Other specified acquired deformities of limbs is listed as M21.8.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: M21.8
Description: Other specified acquired deformities of limbs
  • Excludes2: coxa plana (M91.2)
Chapter Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Block Other joint disorders (M20-M25)
Parent M21 - Other acquired deformities of limbs
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of M21.8:
M21.80 - Other specified acquired deformities of unspecified limb
M21.82 - Other specified acquired deformities of upper arm
M21.83 - Other specified acquired deformities of forearm
M21.85 - Other specified acquired deformities of thigh
M21.86 - Other specified acquired deformities of lower leg
ICD-10-CM Siblings (same level / similar specificity) of M21.8:
M21.0 - Valgus deformity, not elsewhere classified
M21.1 - Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified
M21.2 - Flexion deformity
M21.3 - Wrist or foot drop (acquired)
M21.4 - Flat foot [pes planus] (acquired)
M21.5 - Acquired clawhand, clubhand, clawfoot and clubfoot
M21.6 - Other acquired deformities of foot
M21.7 - Unequal limb length (acquired)
M21.9 - Unspecified acquired deformity of limb and hand