M21.511 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Acquired clawhand, right hand for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to M21.511 ICD10 Code:
- M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
- M20-M25 Other joint disorders
- M21 Other acquired deformities of limbs
- M21.0 Valgus deformity, not elsewhere classified
- M21.02 Valgus deformity, not elsewhere classified, elbow
- M21.05 Valgus deformity, not elsewhere classified, hip
- M21.06 Valgus deformity, not elsewhere classified, knee
- M21.07 Valgus deformity, not elsewhere classified, ankle
- M21.1 Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified
- M21.12 Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, elbow
- M21.15 Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, hip
- M21.16 Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, knee
- M21.17 Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, ankle
- M21.2 Flexion deformity
- M21.21 Flexion deformity, shoulder
- M21.22 Flexion deformity, elbow
- M21.23 Flexion deformity, wrist
- M21.24 Flexion deformity, finger joints
- M21.25 Flexion deformity, hip
- M21.26 Flexion deformity, knee
- M21.27 Flexion deformity, ankle and toes
- M21.3 Wrist or foot drop (acquired)
- M21.33 Wrist drop (acquired)
- M21.37 Foot drop (acquired)
- M21.4 Flat foot [pes planus] (acquired)
- M21.5 Acquired clawhand, clubhand, clawfoot and clubfoot
- M21.51 Acquired clawhand
- M21.52 Acquired clubhand
- M21.53 Acquired clawfoot
- M21.54 Acquired clubfoot
- M21.6 Other acquired deformities of foot
- M21.61 Bunion
- M21.62 Bunionette
- M21.6X Other acquired deformities of foot
- M21.7 Unequal limb length (acquired)
- M21.72 Unequal limb length (acquired), humerus
- M21.73 Unequal limb length (acquired), ulna and radius
- M21.75 Unequal limb length (acquired), femur
- M21.76 Unequal limb length (acquired), tibia and fibula
- M21.8 Other specified acquired deformities of limbs
- M21.82 Other specified acquired deformities of upper arm
- M21.83 Other specified acquired deformities of forearm
- M21.85 Other specified acquired deformities of thigh
- M21.86 Other specified acquired deformities of lower leg
- M21.9 Unspecified acquired deformity of limb and hand
- M21.92 Unspecified acquired deformity of upper arm
- M21.93 Unspecified acquired deformity of forearm
- M21.94 Unspecified acquired deformity of hand
- M21.95 Unspecified acquired deformity of thigh
- M21.96 Unspecified acquired deformity of lower leg
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
M21.511 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about M21.511 ICD 10 code
No matter how old you are or what you do for a living, you are always using your hands. When there is something wrong with them, you may not be able to do your regular activities.
Hand problems include :
- Carpal tunnel syndrome - compression of a nerve as it goes through the wrist, often making your fingers feel numb
- Injuries that result in fractures (broken bones), ruptured ligaments and dislocations
- Osteoarthritis - wear-and-tear arthritis, which can also cause deformity
- Tendinitis - irritation of the tendons
- Disorders and injuries of your fingers and thumb