2026 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 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

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 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) 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 left metatarsus adductus
  • Acquired metatarsus adductus
  • Acquired metatarsus adductus of bilateral feet
  • Acquired right metatarsus adductus
  • Bilateral acquired calcaneovarus deformity of feet
  • Bilateral acquired cavus deformity 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
  • Varus deformities of feet

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

Foot Injuries and Disorders

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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 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About M21.6X2Overview

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, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

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, 565, 566, with relative weights from 0.7493 to 1.5436 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

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.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.