M21.052
BillableValgus deformity, not elsewhere classified, left hip
Valgus deformity, not elsewhere classified, left hip
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •arthropathic psoriasisL40.5
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •compartment syndrome (traumatic)A-)T79
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •joints of the spineM40-M54
- •acquired deformities of fingers or toesM20
- •coxa planaM91.2
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(25)
SNOMED CT
- Acquired coxa valga16979000
- Coxa valga299236004
- Acquired right coxa valga1297134006
- Acquired left coxa valga1297135007
- Acquired bilateral coxa valga15713681000119100
- Acquired deformity of bilateral hip regions15713881000119101
- Acquired deformity of both hip regions15713881000119101
- Bilateral acquired deformity of hip regions15713881000119101
- Acquired deformity of bilateral thighs15742201000119105
- Acquired deformity of both thighs15742201000119105
- Acquired deformity of left thigh300351000119107
- Acquired deformity of right thigh300391000119102
Clinical Terms
- Acquired deformity of both thighs
- Acquired right coxa valga
- Acquired deformity of right thigh
- Acquired deformity of both hip regions
- Acquired deformity of bilateral thighs
- Coxa valga
- Acquired bilateral coxa valga
- Acquired left coxa valga
- Bilateral acquired deformity of hip regions
- Acquired deformity of bilateral hip regions
- Acquired deformity of left thigh
- Acquired coxa valga
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for valgus deformity, not elsewhere classified, left hip?
The ICD-10-CM code for valgus deformity, not elsewhere classified, left hip is M21.052. The full clinical description is "Valgus deformity, not elsewhere classified, left hip". M21.052 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code M21.052 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M21.052 represents “Valgus deformity, not elsewhere classified, left hip”. 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 M21.052 a billable code?
Yes, M21.052 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is M21.052 in?
M21.052 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M21.052?
M21.052 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 M21.052 map to?
M21.052 maps to 9 SNOMED CT concepts: 15713681000119100, 16979000, 15713881000119101, 15742201000119105, 300351000119107, and 4 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for M21.052?
M21.052 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C3264468. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M21.052 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like valgus deformity, not elsewhere classified, left hip 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 M21.052?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M21.052 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.