M21.162 – Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, left knee

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other joint disorders

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code M21.162

Code: M21.162 (claims format: M21162)
Description: Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, left knee
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Block: M20-M25 Other joint disorders
Parent codes: M21 › M21.1 › M21.16

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

M21 – Other acquired deformities of limbs

Excludes1 (not coded here):

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)

M21.1 – Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified

Excludes1 (not coded here):

metatarsus varus (Q66.22-)
tibia vara (M92.51-)

M21.16 – Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, knee

Applicable to:

Bow leg
Genu varum

Block M20-M25

Excludes2 (not included here):

joints of the spine (M40-M54)

Related codes in M21.16

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M21.162?

M21.162 is the ICD-10-CM code for varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, left knee, in the block M20-M25 (Other joint disorders).

Is M21.162 a billable code?

Yes. M21.162 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does M21.162 belong to?

It belongs to category M21 – Other acquired deformities of limbs.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.