Specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 524.21
Malocclusion, Angle's class I
  • 2015
  • Billable Thru Sept 30/2015
  • Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015

  • ICD-9-CM 524.21 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 524.21 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
Convert to ICD-10-CM: 524.21 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM M26.211 Malocclusion, Angle's class I
Approximate Synonyms
  • Malocclusion, Angle class I
  • Malocclusion, angles class 1
  • Malocclusion, Angles class I
Clinical Information
  • Malocclusion in which the mandible and maxilla are anteroposteriorly normal as reflected by the relationship of the first permanent molar (i.e., in neutroclusion), but in which individual teeth are abnormally related to each other
Applies To
  • Neutro-occlusion
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 524.21:
  • Angle's
    • class I 524.21
  • Anomaly, anomalous (congenital) (unspecified type) 759.9
  • Malnutrition (calorie) 263.9
    • severe 261
      • protein-calorie NEC 262
      • angle's class I 524.21
      • angle's class II 524.22
      • angle's class III 524.23
  • Neutro-occlusion 524.21
ICD-9-CM codes are used in medical billing and coding to describe diseases, injuries, symptoms and conditions. ICD-9-CM 524.21 is one of thousands of ICD-9-CM codes used in healthcare. Although ICD-9-CM and CPT codes are largely numeric, they differ in that CPT codes describe medical procedures and services. Can't find a code? Start at the root of ICD-9-CM, check the 2015 ICD-9-CM Index or use the search engine at the top of this page to lookup any code.