Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M21.752 is the diagnosis code for Unequal limb length (acquired), left femur. 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 M21.752 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M21.752 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M21.752 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Unequal limb length (acquired), left femur". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M21.752 is M21.75 ("Unequal limb length (acquired), femur"). M21.752 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M21.752 is located in Section M20-M25 — "Other joint disorders" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M21.752 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Unequal limb length (acquired), left femur" 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 Unequal limb length (acquired), left femur is M21.752.
Yes, M21.752 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M21.752 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M21.752 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.