M21.169 (Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, unspecified knee) is a billable ICD-10-CM medical diagnosis code in the Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue chapter. It identifies cases of varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, unspecified knee for clinical documentation, billing and epi

ICD-10-CM · Billable Code

M21.169Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, unspecified knee

Chapter M00-M99: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

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Common questions about M21.169 (Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, unspecified knee)

What does ICD-10 code M21.169 mean?
M21.169 is the ICD-10-CM 2025 code for Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, unspecified knee. ICD-10-CM is the medical coding system used by clinicians, hospitals and insurers worldwide to classify diseases and conditions in a standard way.
Is M21.169 a billable diagnosis code?
Yes, M21.169 is a billable / specific ICD-10-CM code, meaning it can be used by clinicians and hospitals as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims and electronic health records.
Which ICD-10 chapter does M21.169 belong to?
M21.169 belongs to the chapter "Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue" (codes M00-M99). ICD-10-CM organises codes into 22 chapters by body system or condition type, which helps clinicians navigate related diagnoses.
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Source: ICD-10-CM 2025 (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, public domain). Codes valid from October 1, 2024. CMS source ↗