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M21.022

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Valgus deformity, not elsewhere classified, left elbow

Valgus deformity, not elsewhere classified, left elbow

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

M20-M25

Parent Code

M21.02

Coding Notes

Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(25)

Clinical Terms

  • Acquired cubitus valgus
  • Acquired valgus deformity of right elbow
  • Acquired right cubitus valgus
  • Acquired valgus deformity of left elbow
  • Acquired deformity of the elbow
  • Acquired cubitus valgus of both elbows
  • Acquired valgus deformity of the elbow
  • Acquired left cubitus valgus
  • Bilateral acquired cubitus valgus
  • Cubitus valgus - acquired
  • Acquired deformity of elbow
  • Acquired valgus deformity of bilateral elbow joint regions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for valgus deformity, not elsewhere classified, left elbow?

The ICD-10-CM code for valgus deformity, not elsewhere classified, left elbow is M21.022. The full clinical description is "Valgus deformity, not elsewhere classified, left elbow". M21.022 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code M21.022 mean?

ICD-10-CM code M21.022 represents “Valgus deformity, not elsewhere classified, left elbow”. It is classified under Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is M21.022 a billable code?

Yes, M21.022 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is M21.022 in?

M21.022 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).

What codes cannot be used with M21.022?

M21.022 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: acquired absence of limb (Z89.-); congenital absence of limbs (Q71-Q73); congenital deformities and malformations of limbs (Q65-Q66, Q68-Q74); and 2 more.

What SNOMED CT codes does M21.022 map to?

M21.022 maps to 5 SNOMED CT concepts: 54583007, 15713361000119102, 29066007, 323411000119103, 323441000119104. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for M21.022?

M21.022 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2894458. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does M21.022 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like valgus deformity, not elsewhere classified, left elbow affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of M21.022?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M21.022 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.