icd 10 code for acquired pes planus

by Rene Raynor 7 min read

M21.40

What is the ICD 10 code for congenital pes planus?

ICD-10 code Q66.5 for Congenital pes planus is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities . Subscribe to Codify and get the code details in a flash.

What is the ICD 10 code for fallen arches?

The ICD code M214 is used to code Flat feet Flat feet (also called pes planus or fallen arches) is a postural deformity in which the arches of the foot collapse, with the entire sole of the foot coming into complete or near-complete contact with the ground.

What is the new ICD 10 code for flat foot?

Flat foot [pes planus] (acquired) 1 M21.4 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. 2 The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM M21.4 became effective on October 1, 2020. 3 This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M21.4 - other international versions of ICD-10 M21.4 may differ.

Which ICD 10 code should not be used for reimbursement purposes?

M21.4 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M21.4 became effective on October 1, 2021.

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What's the code for pes planus of the left foot?

ICD-10 code M21. 42 for Flat foot [pes planus] (acquired), left foot is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Arthropathies .

What is Congenital pes planus?

Flatfeet (also known as pes planus) describes a condition in which the longitudinal (lengthwise) and/or medial (crosswise) arches of the foot are dropped down or flat. The entire bottom of the bare foot is in contact with the floor or ground surface during standing, walking, and other weight bearing activities.

What is ICD-10 code for pes Planovalgus?

M21. 4 - Flat foot [pes planus] (acquired). ICD-10-CM.

What is the correct code for a patient with Congenital pes planus of the right foot?

51.

What is acquired pes planus?

Having flat foot (pes planus) is a fairly common condition that can develop at any point in one's life. It occurs when the feet do not have normal raised arches when standing. Adult acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD) is a progressive collapsing of the arch that occurs in adulthood.

What does pes planus acquired mean?

Acquired Pes Planus means a deformed foot in which the position of the bones relative to each other has been altered with the lowering of the longitudinal arch but does not include congenital Pes Planus.

What is Planovalgus foot deformity?

Pes plano valgus is the medical term that refers to an abnormal foot due to a flattened arch, a rolled-in appearance of the ankle, and a heel that appears to be rolled-out from under the ankle. Pes plano valgus feet may require treatment – more on this later.

What is Z51 12?

ICD-10 code Z51. 12 for Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

What is the ICD-10 code for right foot pain?

M79. 671 Pain in right foot - ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Codes.

Is flat feet acquired?

Any adult can develop adult acquired flatfoot. The condition is more common in women over the age of 40, however. Pregnant women are also at a higher risk of developing adult acquired flatfeet.

What is anatomical basis of flat foot?

Pes planus also known as flat foot is the loss of the medial longitudinal arch of the foot, heel valgus deformity, and medial talar prominence. In lay terms, it is a fallen arch of the foot that caused the whole foot to make contact with the surface the individual is standing on.

Can you be rated for pes planus and plantar fasciitis?

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis is rated at a 30 percent disability rating prior to December 28, 2012, and at a 50 percent disability rating thereafter. Pes planus, flatfoot, is rated for acquired flatfoot. 38 C.F.R. § 4.71a, Diagnostic Code 5276.

The ICD code M214 is used to code Flat feet

Flat feet (also called pes planus or fallen arches) is a postural deformity in which the arches of the foot collapse, with the entire sole of the foot coming into complete or near-complete contact with the ground.

Coding Notes for M21.4 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

Type-1 Excludes mean the conditions excluded are mutually exclusive and should never be coded together. Excludes 1 means "do not code here."

The ICD code M214 is used to code Flat feet

Flat feet (also called pes planus or fallen arches) is a postural deformity in which the arches of the foot collapse, with the entire sole of the foot coming into complete or near-complete contact with the ground.

MS-DRG Mapping

DRG Group #564-566 - Other musculoskeletal system and connective tissue diagnoses with MCC.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code M21.40 and a single ICD9 code, 734 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

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