ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for genu
Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Genu”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding genu
The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for genu; the code depends on the details below.
More specific genu codes (official index)
- congenital Q74.1 — Congenital malformation of knee
- extrorsum (acquired)
- congenital Q74.1 — Congenital malformation of knee
- sequelae (late effect) of rickets E64.3 — Sequelae of rickets
- introrsum (acquired)
- congenital Q74.1 — Congenital malformation of knee
- sequelae (late effect) of rickets E64.3 — Sequelae of rickets
- rachitic (old) E64.3 — Sequelae of rickets
- recurvatum (acquired)
- congenital Q68.2 — Congenital deformity of knee
- sequelae (late effect) of rickets E64.3 — Sequelae of rickets
- valgum (acquired) (knock-knee) M21.06 — Valgus deformity, not elsewhere classified, knee
- congenital Q74.1 — Congenital malformation of knee
- sequelae (late effect) of rickets E64.3 — Sequelae of rickets
- varum (acquired) (bowleg) M21.16 — Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, knee
- congenital Q74.1 — Congenital malformation of knee
- sequelae (late effect) of rickets E64.3 — Sequelae of rickets
Common questions about genu ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for congenital genu?
- Q74.1 — Congenital malformation of knee.
What is the ICD-10 code for rachitic genu?
- E64.3 — Sequelae of rickets.
What is the ICD-10 code for valgum genu?
- M21.06 — Valgus deformity, not elsewhere classified, knee (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for varum genu?
- M21.16 — Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, knee (header code; choose a more specific subcode).