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M21.96

Non-billable

Unspecified acquired deformity of lower leg

M21.96 is the ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified acquired deformity of lower leg. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M21.961 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
M00-M99
Parent
M21.9
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M21.96?
M21.96 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Unspecified acquired deformity of lower leg". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M21.96 a billable code?
No — M21.96 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M21.961) for billing.
What are the subcodes of M21.96?
M21.96 has 3 more specific child codes, including M21.961, M21.962, M21.969.

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

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