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M21.72

Non-Billable
ChapterM00–M99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Unequal limb length (acquired), humerus

Use a more specific code (3 billable)
M21.721Unequal limb length (acquired), right humerusM21.722Unequal limb length (acquired), left humerusM21.729Unequal limb length (acquired), unspecified humerus
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99).
General instructions are available for the parent sections:
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH13Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
M20-M25Other joint disorders (M20-M25)
M21Other acquired deformities of limbs
M21.7Unequal limb length (acquired)
M21.72Unequal limb length (acquired), humerusNot billable
M21.721Unequal limb length (acquired), right humerusBillable
M21.722Unequal limb length (acquired), left humerusBillable
M21.729Unequal limb length (acquired), unspecified humerusBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to M21.72:

categoryM21
Other acquired deformities of limbs
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blockM20-M25
Other joint disorders (M20-M25)
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chapterCH13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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