`M21.72` Unequal limb length (acquired), humerus

Non-billable header with 3 child codes.

Applies from M21 Other acquired deformities of limbs

Excludes1 (never code together)

acquired absence of limb (Z89.-)
congenital absence of limbs (Q71-Q73)
congenital deformities and malformations of limbs (Q65-Q66, Q68-Q74)

Excludes2 (not included here)

acquired deformities of fingers or toes (M20.-)
coxa plana (M91.2)

Applies from M21.7 Unequal limb length (acquired)

Notes

The site used should correspond to the shorter limb

Codes under M21.72

M21.721 Unequal limb length (acquired), right humerus
M21.722 Unequal limb length (acquired), left humerus
M21.729 Unequal limb length (acquired), unspecified humerus

Code annotations containing back-references to M21.72

Back-references to M21

Type 1 Excludes: M23 Internal derangement of knee ("deformity of knee (M21.-)")
Type 2 Excludes: M24.5 Contracture of joint ("acquired deformities of limbs (M20-M21)")
Type 2 Excludes: M25 Other joint disorder, not elsewhere classified ("acquired deformities of limb (M20-M21)")
Type 2 Excludes: M95 Other acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue ("acquired deformities of limbs (M20-M21)")
Type 1 Excludes: Z89 Acquired absence of limb ("acquired deformities of limbs (M20-M21)")

Diagnosis Index entries for M21.72

Deformity › limb (acquired) › unequal length › short site is › humerus

Nearby codes

M21.6X1 Other acquired deformities of right foot
M21.6X2 Other acquired deformities of left foot
M21.6X9 Other acquired deformities of unspecified foot
M21.7 Unequal limb length (acquired)
M21.70 Unequal limb length (acquired), unspecified site
M21.72 Unequal limb length (acquired), humerus (this code)
M21.721 Unequal limb length (acquired), right humerus
M21.722 Unequal limb length (acquired), left humerus
M21.729 Unequal limb length (acquired), unspecified humerus
M21.73 Unequal limb length (acquired), ulna and radius
M21.731 Unequal limb length (acquired), right ulna