M21.722 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Unequal limb length (acquired), left humerus 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 M21.722 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)
M21.722 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about M21.722 ICD 10 code
Of the 206 bones in your body, three of them are in your arm: the humerus, radius, and ulna. Your arms are also made up of muscles, joints, tendons, and other connective tissue. Injuries to any of these parts of the arm can occur during sports, a fall, or an accident.
Types of arm injuries include :
- Tendinitis and bursitis
- Sprains
- Dislocations
- Fractures (broken bones)
- Nerve problems
- Osteoarthritis
You may also have problems or injure specific parts of your arm, such as your hand, wrist, elbow, or shoulder.
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