M21.06
Valgus deformity, not elsewhere classified, knee
Applicable To
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Genu valgum
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Knock knee
Clinical Information
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An inward slant of the thigh in which the knees are close together and the ankles far apart. Genu valgum can develop due to skeletal and joint dysplasias e.g., osteoarthritis; hurler syndrome); and malnutrition e.g., rickets; fluoride poisoning).
Details
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M21.06 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM M21.06 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M21.06 – other international versions of ICD-10 M21.06 may differ.