M21.73 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- M21.731 Unequal limb length (acquired), right ulna
- M21.732 Unequal limb length (acquired), left ulna
- M21.733 Unequal limb length (acquired), right radius
- M21.734 Unequal limb length (acquired), left radius
- M21.739 Unequal limb length (acquired), unspecified ulna and radius
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to M21.73 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
- M21.1 Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified
- M21.2 Flexion deformity
- M21.3 Wrist or foot drop (acquired)
- M21.4 Flat foot [pes planus] (acquired)
- M21.5 Acquired clawhand, clubhand, clawfoot and clubfoot
- M21.6 Other acquired deformities of foot
- M21.7 Unequal limb length (acquired)
- M21.8 Other specified acquired deformities of limbs
- M21.9 Unspecified acquired deformity of limb and hand
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
M21.73 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about M21.73 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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