M21.62: Acquired club foot [pes equinus]
You have a club foot.
With a club foot, the front of the foot is permanently pointing downwards and the heel is raised. As a result, the sole of the foot and the heel do not touch the ground. You then run on the tips of your toes.
A club foot can occur if muscles in the foot and lower leg are paralyzed. Injuries and operations may also be a cause. A club foot can also develop if the foot has not been moved for a long time.
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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