M21.18: Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified Other
You have a varus deformity in your spine, ribs or head.
The bones and joints are normally in a specific position and at specific angles to one another. With a varus deformity, the bones or joints are not in their usual position or are not at the usual angle to one another.
A varus deformity can develop when bones are diseased or damaged. A varus 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
Source
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