M21.61: Acquired pes planovalgus
You have a kinked flat foot.
The sole of the foot normally has a slight upwards arch from front to back. The sole of the foot is arched, particularly on the inside of the foot. The arch is important so that the foot can cushion the body’s weight when walking and standing. Connective tissue and muscles stabilize the arch in the foot.
With a kinked flat foot, the sole of the foot arches upwards less than usual. The foot also bends down towards the middle.
A kinked flat foot can develop due to overloading or incorrect loading of the foot. It may also be that connective tissue and muscles in the foot are too weak, so that the arch flattens out. A kinked flat foot can also occur after injuries, inflammations and bone disorders.
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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