M21.239 – Flexion deformity, unspecified wrist

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code M21.239
Code
M21.239 (claims format: M21239)
Description
Flexion deformity, unspecified wrist
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 › M21.2 › M21.23

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)

Block M20-M25

Excludes2 (not included here):

Related codes in M21.23

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M21.239?

M21.239 is the ICD-10-CM code for flexion deformity, unspecified wrist, in the block M20-M25 (Other joint disorders).

Is M21.239 a billable code?

Yes. M21.239 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does M21.239 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.