ICD-Code M21.57: Acquired clawhand, clubhand, clawfoot and clubfoot Ankle and foot
The shape or the position of your foot has changed.
The shape or position of a foot can change for different reasons. Causes may be certain disorders or damage to nerves, muscles and bones.
When the shape or position of a foot changes, it may be painful. You may not be able to stand and walk properly.
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.
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
Source
The explanation of the ICD code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).