icd 10 code for amputation of left great toe

by Dr. Javonte Kerluke 5 min read

Acquired absence of left great toe. Z89.412 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM Z89.412 became effective on October 1, 2018.

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What is the ICd 10 code for left great toe amputation?

Z89.412 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of acquired absence of left great toe. The code Z89.412 is valid during the fiscal year 2021 from October 01, 2020 through September 30, 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.#N#The ICD-10-CM code Z89.412 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like history of amputation of hallux, history of amputation of left great toe, history of amputation of right great toe, history of bilateral great toe amputation or history of bilateral lower limb amputation. The code is exempt from present on admission (POA) reporting for inpatient admissions to general acute care hospitals.#N#The code Z89.412 describes a circumstance which influences the patient's health status but not a current illness or injury. The code is unacceptable as a principal diagnosis.

What is the ICd 10 code for a mapped ICd 9?

The General Equivalency Mapping (GEM) crosswalk indicates an approximate mapping between the ICD-10 code Z89.412 its ICD-9 equivalent. The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 code and the ICD-9 code and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.

Why does my big toe hurt?

Certain diseases, such as severe arthritis, can cause toe problems and pain. Gout often causes pain in the big toe. Treatments for toe injuries and disorders vary. They might include shoe inserts or special shoes, padding, taping, medicines, rest, and in severe cases, surgery.

How many bones are in your toes?

Fourteen of the 26 bones in your feet are in your toes. The toes, particularly your big toe, help you move and keep your balance. Playing sports, running, stubbing your toe, and dropping something on your foot can damage your toes. Wearing shoes that are too loose or too tight can also cause toe problems.

What is an unacceptable principal diagnosis?

Unacceptable principal diagnosis - There are selected codes that describe a circumstance which influences an individual's health status but not a current illness or injury, or codes that are not specific manifestations but may be due to an underlying cause.

Is Z89.412 a POA?

Z89.412 is exempt from POA reporting - The Present on Admission (POA) indicator is used for diagnosis code s included in claims involving inpatient admissions to general acute care hospitals. POA indicators must be reported to CMS on each claim to facilitate the grouping of diagnoses codes into the proper Diagnostic Related Groups (DRG). CMS publishes a listing of specific diagnosis codes that are exempt from the POA reporting requirement. Review other POA exempt codes here.

What is the ICd 10 code for amputation?

Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following surgical amputation 1 Z47.81 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. 2 Short description: Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following surgical amp 3 The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM Z47.81 became effective on October 1, 2020. 4 This is the American ICD-10-CM version of Z47.81 - other international versions of ICD-10 Z47.81 may differ.

What is a Z40-Z53?

Categories Z40-Z53 are intended for use to indicate a reason for care. They may be used for patients who have already been treated for a disease or injury, but who are receiving aftercare or prophylactic care, or care to consolidate the treatment, or to deal with a residual state. Type 2 Excludes.

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