M21.76 Unequal limb length (acquired), tibia and fibula

Non-billable header with 5 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 M21.76

• M21.761 Unequal limb length (acquired), right tibia
• M21.762 Unequal limb length (acquired), left tibia
• M21.763 Unequal limb length (acquired), right fibula
• M21.764 Unequal limb length (acquired), left fibula
• M21.769 Unequal limb length (acquired), unspecified tibia and fibula

Code annotations containing back-references to M21.76

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 M21.76

• Deformity › limb (acquired) › unequal length › short site is › fibula
• Deformity › limb (acquired) › unequal length › short site is › tibia

Nearby codes

• M21.739 Unequal limb length (acquired), unspecified ulna and radius
• M21.75 Unequal limb length (acquired), femur
• M21.751 Unequal limb length (acquired), right femur
• M21.752 Unequal limb length (acquired), left femur
• M21.759 Unequal limb length (acquired), unspecified femur
• M21.76 Unequal limb length (acquired), tibia and fibula (this code)
• M21.761 Unequal limb length (acquired), right tibia
• M21.762 Unequal limb length (acquired), left tibia
• M21.763 Unequal limb length (acquired), right fibula
• M21.764 Unequal limb length (acquired), left fibula
• M21.769 Unequal limb length (acquired), unspecified tibia and fibula