M21.8
Non-Billable
ChapterM00–M99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description
Other specified acquired deformities of limbs
Use a more specific code (1 billable, 4 non-billable)
M21.80Other specified acquired deformities of unspecified limbM21.82Other specified acquired deformities of upper armhas subcodesM21.83Other specified acquired deformities of forearmhas subcodesM21.85Other specified acquired deformities of thighhas subcodesM21.86Other specified acquired deformities of lower leghas subcodes
Metadata & Insights
- •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
- •Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99).
Instructional Notes
Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
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Clinical Hierarchy
BillableHas subcodes
Applicable Ancestor Context
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chapterCH13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
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No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.
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