M21.7

Non-billable

Unequal limb length (acquired)

M21.7 is the ICD-10-CM code for Unequal limb length (acquired). It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M21.70 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
M00-M99
Parent
M21
Subcodes
5
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Your bones help you move, give you shape and support your body. They are living tissues that rebuild constantly throughout your life. During childhood and your teens, your body adds new bone faster than it removes old bone. After about age 20, you can lose bone faster than you make bone. To have strong bones when you are young, and to prevent bone loss when you are older, you need to get enough calcium , vitamin D ,…

Read more about Bone Diseases at MedlinePlus ↗

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

Notes

  • The site used should correspond to the shorter limb

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M21.7?
M21.7 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Unequal limb length (acquired)". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M21.7 a billable code?
No — M21.7 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M21.70) for billing.
What are the subcodes of M21.7?
M21.7 has 5 more specific child codes, including M21.70, M21.72, M21.73.

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

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