icd 10 code for cubitus valgus

What is the ICD 10 code for valgus deformity?

ICD Code M21.0 is a non-billable code. To code a diagnosis of this type, you must use one of the five child codes of M21.0 that describes the diagnosis 'valgus deformity, not elsewhere classified' in more detail.

What is the ICD 10 code for Cubitus varus?

| ICD-10 from 2011 - 2016 Q74.0 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of other congenital malformations of upper limb(s), including shoulder girdle. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis. Cubitus varus versus cubitus valgus

What does cubitus valgus mean in anatomy?

Cubitus valgus is a medical deformity in which the forearm is angled away from the body to a greater degree than normal when fully extended. A small degree of cubitus valgus (known as the carrying angle) is acceptable and occurs in the general population.

The ICD code Q740 is used to code Cubitus valgus

Cubitus valgus is a medical deformity in which the forearm is angled away from the body to a greater degree than normal when fully extended. A small degree of cubitus valgus (known as the carrying angle) is acceptable and occurs in the general population.

Coding Notes for Q74.0 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive.

MS-DRG Mapping

DRG Group #564-566 - Other musculoskeletal system and connective tissue diagnoses with MCC.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'Q74.0 - Other congenital malformations of upper limb (s), including shoulder girdle'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code Q74.0. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Equivalent ICD-9 Codes GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code Q74.0 and a single ICD9 code, 755.59 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

The ICD code M210 is used to code Coxa valga

Coxa valga is a deformity of the hip where the angle formed between the head and neck of the femur and its shaft is increased, usually above 135 degrees. It is caused by a slipped epiphysis of the femoral head.

Coding Notes for M21.0 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

Type-1 Excludes mean the conditions excluded are mutually exclusive and should never be coded together. Excludes 1 means "do not code here."

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'M21.0 - Valgus deformity, not elsewhere classified'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code M21.0. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Not Valid for Submission

736.01 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of cubitus valgus (acquired). This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.

Information for Medical Professionals

References found for the code 736.01 in the Index of Diseases and Injuries:

ICD-9 Footnotes

General Equivalence Map Definitions The ICD-9 and ICD-10 GEMs are used to facilitate linking between the diagnosis codes in ICD-9-CM and the new ICD-10-CM code set. The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.