2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M21.6X2Other acquired deformities of left foot

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M20-M25›M21

ICD-10-CM M21.6X2
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

M21.6X2 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other acquired deformities of left foot. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 564 through 566. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Acquired foot deformities.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M21.6X2
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other acquired deformities of left foot
Short Description
Other acquired deformities of left foot
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
M21.6X
Other acquired deformities of foot

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM20-M25Other joint disorders
CategoryM21Other acquired deformities of limbs
This CodeM21.6X2Other acquired deformities of left foot

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Acquired abduction deformity of foot
  • Acquired calcaneovalgus deformity of bilateral feet
  • Acquired calcaneovalgus deformity of left foot
  • Acquired calcaneovalgus deformity of right foot
  • Acquired cavovarus deformity of bilateral feet
  • Acquired cavovarus deformity of foot
  • Acquired cavovarus deformity of left foot
  • Acquired cavovarus deformity of right foot
  • Acquired cavus deformity of left foot
  • Acquired cavus deformity of right foot
  • Acquired forefoot abductus
  • Acquired forefoot adductus
  • Acquired left metatarsus adductus
  • Acquired metatarsus adductus
  • Acquired metatarsus adductus of bilateral feet
  • Acquired metatarsus primus varus
  • Acquired metatarsus primus varus of left foot
  • Acquired metatarsus primus varus of right foot
  • Acquired right metatarsus adductus
  • Bilateral acquired calcaneovarus deformity of feet
  • Bilateral acquired cavus deformity of feet
  • Bilateral acquired metatarsus primus varus of feet
  • Bilateral deformity of feet due to rheumatoid arthritis
  • Bilateral talipes calcaneovalgus
  • Calcaneovalgus deformity of foot
  • Cavovarus deformity of foot
  • Deformity of foot due to rheumatoid arthritis
  • Deformity of left foot co-occurrent and due to rheumatoid arthritis
  • Plantarflexion deformity of bilateral feet
  • Plantarflexion deformity of foot
  • Plantarflexion deformity of left foot
  • Plantarflexion deformity of right foot

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to M21.6X2: its own notes plus those printed at M21.6, M21, block M00-M25, block M20-M25, and Chapter 13. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Includes

Further defines, or gives examples of, the content of the category.

From Block M00-M25 applies to 2,249 codes
  • Disorders affecting predominantly peripheral (limb) joints

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

From M21 Other acquired deformities of limbs applies to 124 codes
  • 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: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From M21.6 Other acquired deformities of foot applies to 9 codes
From M21 Other acquired deformities of limbs applies to 124 codes
  • acquired deformities of fingers or toes (M20.-)
  • coxa plana (M91.2)
From Block M20-M25 Other joint disorders applies to 719 codes
From Chapter 13 (M00-M99) Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue applies to 6,687 codes
  • arthropathic psoriasis (L40.5-)
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • compartment syndrome (traumatic) (T79.A-)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 13 (M00-M99) Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue applies to 6,687 codes
  • Use an external cause code following the code for the musculoskeletal condition, if applicable, to identify the cause of the musculoskeletal condition

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name M21.6X2, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 1

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming M21.6X2: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • M23 Internal derangement of knee
    deformity of knee (M21.-) names M21.-, which includes this code

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming M21.6X2: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • M20.1 Hallux valgus (acquired)
    bunion (M21.6-) names M21.6-, which includes this code

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MUS021
Acquired foot deformities
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

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Convert M21.6X2 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
736.79 Acq ankle-foot def NEC
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About M21.6X2Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other acquired deformities of left foot?

The ICD-10-CM code for other acquired deformities of left foot is M21.6X2 (sometimes written as M216X2). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is M21.6X2 (Other acquired deformities of foot) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other acquired deformities of left foot on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does M21.6X2 group to?

When other acquired deformities of left foot is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 564, 566, 565, with relative weights from 0.7374 to 1.4909 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Can M21.6X2 be reported with a code from Z89?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note at M21, which applies to M21.6X2, lists "acquired absence of limb (Z89.-)". An Excludes1 note means the excluded code is never reported together with this one; the only exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other (Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M21.6X2?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other acquired deformities of left foot converts to ICD-9-CM 736.79 (acq ankle-foot def NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.