Unequal leg length (acquired) Short description: Unequal leg length. ICD-9-CM 736.81is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 736.81should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.
The procedure for dealing with Leg Length Discrepancy (LLD) is termed Osteoplasty. Depending on where the discrepancy is located (thigh, lower leg, or both) determines whether the bones are lengthened or shortened.
Discrepancy between the lengths of the lower or upper extremities. Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.
ICD-9-CM 736.81 is one of thousands of ICD-9-CM codes used in healthcare. Although ICD-9-CM and CPT codes are largely numeric, they differ in that CPT codes describe medical procedures and services. Can't find a code?
769: Unequal limb length (acquired), unspecified tibia and fibula.
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The procedure for dealing with Leg Length Discrepancy (LLD) is termed Osteoplasty. Depending on where the discrepancy is located (thigh, lower leg, or both) determines whether the bones are lengthened or shortened. Lengthening is more commonly done than shortening.
Lengthening is more commonly done than shortening. For the Thigh/Femur, 22465 is for Osteoplasty of the femur with shortening, and 22466 is for femoral lengthening. For the Lower Leg/Tibia and Fibula, 27715 covers both shortening and lengthening.