M21.162

Billable

ChapterM00–M99

Ranksubcategory

Official Description

Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, left knee

Metadata & Insights

•2026 ICD-10-CM Edition - Effective October 1, 2025.
•Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
•Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99).

General instructions are available for the parent sections:

CH13Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)

M20-M25Other joint disorders (M20-M25)

M21Other acquired deformities of limbs

M21.1Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified

M21.16Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, knee

M21.162Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, left knee

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to M21.162:

subcategoryM21.16

Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, knee

subcategoryM21.1

Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified

categoryM21

Other acquired deformities of limbs

Other joint disorders (M20-M25)

chapterCH13

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)

2026 v43.1

This code is grouped within the following Diagnosis Related Group(s) for clinical reimbursement:

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