M21.16 - Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, knee
- Applicable to Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, knee
- The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM M21.16 became effective on October 1, 2024.
- This is the American ICD10-CM version of M21.16 - other international versions of ICD10 M21.16 may differ.
- M21.16 is a Non-Billable / Non-Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
- M21.16 Code should not be used for billing or reimbursement purposes as there are multiple ICD-10 CM codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
- M21.16 - Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, knee
- M21.16 - Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, knee
- M21.161 - Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, right knee
- M21.162 - Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, left knee
- M21.169 - Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, unspecified knee
Inclusion terms help to clarify and specify the conditions or diseases covered by a particular ICD-10-CM code.
Inclusion Term:
- Bow leg
- Genu varum
Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code
The following codes above M21.16 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to M21.16:
- Chapter: M00-M99 - Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
- Section: M20-M25 - Other joint disorders
- Category: M21 - Other acquired deformities of limbs
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