M21.769
BillableUnequal limb length (acquired), unspecified tibia and fibula
Unequal limb length (acquired), unspecified tibia and fibula
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(4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Unequal limb length (acquired), tibia and fibula
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unequal limb length (acquired), unspecified tibia and fibula?
The ICD-10-CM code for unequal limb length (acquired), unspecified tibia and fibula is M21.769. The full clinical description is "Unequal limb length (acquired), unspecified tibia and fibula". M21.769 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code M21.769 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M21.769 represents “Unequal limb length (acquired), unspecified tibia and fibula”. 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 M21.769 a billable code?
Yes, M21.769 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is M21.769 in?
M21.769 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M21.769?
M21.769 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).
What are the UMLS CUIs for M21.769?
M21.769 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2894538. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M21.769 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like unequal limb length (acquired), unspecified tibia and fibula 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 M21.769?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M21.769 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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