Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M21.822 is the diagnosis code for Other specified acquired deformities of left upper arm. This code falls under the section "Other joint disorders" within Chapter 13 — Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where M21.822 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M21.822 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M21.822 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other specified acquired deformities of left upper arm". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M21.822 is M21.82 ("Other specified acquired deformities of upper arm"). M21.822 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M21.822 is located in Section M20-M25 — "Other joint disorders" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M21.822 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other specified acquired deformities of left upper arm" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Other specified acquired deformities of left upper arm is M21.822.
Yes, M21.822 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M21.822 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M21.822 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.