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M21.83

Non-Billable
ChapterM00–M99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Other specified acquired deformities of forearm

Use a more specific code (3 billable)
M21.831Other specified acquired deformities of right forearmM21.832Other specified acquired deformities of left forearmM21.839Other specified acquired deformities of unspecified forearm
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
M21.8Other specified acquired deformities of limbs
M21.83Other specified acquired deformities of forearmNot billable
M21.831Other specified acquired deformities of right forearmBillable
M21.832Other specified acquired deformities of left forearmBillable
M21.839Other specified acquired deformities of unspecified forearmBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to M21.83:

subcategoryM21.8
Other specified acquired deformities of limbs
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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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