M21.17

Non-billable

Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, ankle

M21.17 is the ICD-10-CM code for Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, ankle. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M21.171 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
M00-M99
Parent
M21.1
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Your ankle bone and the ends of your two lower leg bones make up the ankle joint. Your ligaments, which connect bones to one another, stabilize and support it. Your muscles and tendons move it. The most common ankle problems are sprains and fractures (broken bones). A sprain is an injury to the ligaments. It may take a few weeks to many months to heal completely. A fracture is a break in a bone. You can also injure…

Read more about Ankle Injuries and Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M21.17?
M21.17 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, ankle". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M21.17 a billable code?
No — M21.17 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M21.171) for billing.
What are the subcodes of M21.17?
M21.17 has 3 more specific child codes, including M21.171, M21.172, M21.179.

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

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