M21.02: Valgus deformity, not elsewhere classified Upper arm
You have a valgus deformity in your elbow.
The bones and joints are normally in a specific position and at specific angles to one another. With a valgus deformity, the bones or joints are not positioned as normal or not at the usual angle to one another. With a valgus deformity, when you have turned the palms of your hands forwards, the forearm is bent further outwards than normal. The forearm then points more away from the body, and the elbow points more towards the body than usual.
A valgus deformity can develop when bones are diseased or damaged. A valgus deformity can be painful. You may not be able to move the affected part of your body properly.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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