icd-9 code for varus deformity

What is the ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code for varus deformity of wrist?

ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 736.04 : Varus deformity of wrist (acquired) Free, official info about 2015 ICD-9-CM diagnosis code 736.04.

What is the ICD 10 code for varus deformity?

Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, unspecified knee. 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Billable/Specific Code. M21.169 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2020 edition of ICD-10-CM M21.169 became effective on October 1, 2019.

What is the ICD 10 code for acquired genu varum?

Genu varum, acquired Knee joint - varus deformity Varus deformity of knee ICD-10-CM M21.169 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group (s) (MS-DRG v38.0):

What is the ICD 10 code for varus deformity of elbow?

Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, unspecified elbow. M21.129 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

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I have moved his to the USA forum as its a coding issue specific to USA.

Tuckersm Well-Known Member

In Australia we are now using ICD-10 AM (Australian Modification) version 4 for the development of DRGs and hospital WEIS payments for which I do have a fair bit of the Podiatry related codes, but there was a substantial changge between 9 and 10.

The ICD code M211 is used to code Coxa vara

Coxa vara is a deformity of the hip, whereby the angle between the head and the shaft of the femur is reduced to less than 120 degrees. This results in the leg being shortened, and the development of a limp. It is commonly caused by injury, such as a fracture.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'M21.15 - Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, hip'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code M21.15. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

The ICD code M211 is used to code Coxa vara

Coxa vara is a deformity of the hip, whereby the angle between the head and the shaft of the femur is reduced to less than 120 degrees. This results in the leg being shortened, and the development of a limp. It is commonly caused by injury, such as a fracture.

Coding Notes for M21.1 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 'M21.1 - Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code M21.1. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.