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M21 Other acquired deformities of limbs

Part of Chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue , block Other joint disorders (M20-M25) .

Official Notes

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acquired absence of limb ( Z89 .-)

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congenital absence of limbs (Q71-Q73)

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congenital deformities and malformations of limbs (Q65-Q66, Q68-Q74)

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acquired deformities of fingers or toes ( M20 .-)

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coxa plana ( M91.2 )

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Official notes on these codes cite M21.

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