M21.5

Non-billable

Acquired clawhand, clubhand, clawfoot and clubfoot

M21.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acquired clawhand, clubhand, clawfoot and clubfoot. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M21.51 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
M00-M99
Parent
M21
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • clubfoot, not specified as acquired (Q66.89)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M21.5?
M21.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Acquired clawhand, clubhand, clawfoot and clubfoot". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M21.5 a billable code?
No — M21.5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M21.51) for billing.
What are the subcodes of M21.5?
M21.5 has 4 more specific child codes, including M21.51, M21.52, M21.53.
What is excluded from M21.5?
Excludes1 (not coded here): clubfoot, not specified as acquired (Q66.89).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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