M21.272 (Flexion deformity, left ankle and toes) is a billable ICD-10-CM medical diagnosis code in the Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue chapter. It identifies cases of flexion deformity, left ankle and toes for clinical documentation, billing and epidemiological tracking.

ICD-10-CM · Billable Code

M21.272 — Flexion deformity, left ankle and toes

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

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Related diagnoses

M21.271Flexion deformity, right ankle and toesM21.279Flexion deformity, unspecified ankle and toes

Common questions about M21.272 (Flexion deformity, left ankle and toes)

What does ICD-10 code M21.272 mean?
M21.272 is the ICD-10-CM 2025 code for Flexion deformity, left ankle and toes. 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 M21.272 a billable diagnosis code?
Yes, M21.272 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 M21.272 belong to?
M21.272 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 ↗