2018/2019 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M21.611. Bunion of right foot. M21.611 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
The procedural code changes for bunionectomy include 2 new codes, 6 revised codes and 3 deleted codes. Code 28291 was added to provide a code to report hallux rigidus correction with implant; code28289 already existed for hallux rigidus correction without implant.
This led the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) to point out to CMS that a bunion is a different deformity from hallux valgus and that a bunionette is also a distinctly different deformity. This resulted in the 2017 ICD-10 additions.
ICD-10 code M21. 612 for Bunion of left foot is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Arthropathies .
ICD-10-CM Code for Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on specified body systems Z48. 81.
ICD-10 code R68. 89 for Other general symptoms and signs is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified .
ICD-10 Code for Hallux valgus (acquired), right foot- M20. 11- Codify by AAPC.
M21.619M21. 619 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M21.
ICD-10 code M21. 611 for Bunion of right foot is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Arthropathies .
R68. 89 is a VALID/BILLABLE ICD10 code, i.e it is valid for submission for HIPAA-covered transactions. R68. 89 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
ICD-10 code Z00. 01 for Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
Z00.00ICD-10 Code for Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings- Z00. 00- Codify by AAPC.
Bunions (also known as hallux valgus) occur when there is misalignment of the first metatarsal (one of five long bones that run from mid-foot to the toes) in relation to the big toe. The often-noticeable "bump" is not new bone or overgrowth of bone but actually the metatarsal itself.
ICD-10 code M20. 12 for Hallux valgus (acquired), left foot is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Arthropathies .
Hallux valgus deformity is a very common pathological condition which commonly produces painful disability. It is characterised as a combined deformity with a malpositioning of the first metatarsophalangeal joint caused by a lateral deviation of the great toe and a medial deviation of the first metatarsal bone.