icd 10 code for hammer toe

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What are the new ICD 10 codes?

Oct 01, 2021 · 2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M20.40 2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M20.40 Other hammer toe (s) (acquired), unspecified foot 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Billable/Specific Code M20.40 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

How many ICD 10 codes are there?

Oct 01, 2021 · Other hammer toe (s) (acquired), left foot. M20.42 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 M20.42 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the ICD - 9 code for hammer toes?

The ICD-10-CM code M20.42 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like acquired deformity of lesser toe, acquired hammer toe of left foot, acquired hammer toe of lesser toe of left foot, acquired hammer toe of lesser toe of right foot, acquired hammer toes of bilateral feet , bilateral acquired deformity of toe of feet, etc.

What ICD 10 cm code(s) are reported?

M20.40 ICD-10-CM Code for Other hammer toe (s) (acquired) M20.4 ICD-10 code M20.4 for Other hammer toe (s) (acquired) is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Arthropathies . Subscribe to Codify and get the code details in a flash. Request a Demo 14 Day Free Trial Buy Now Official Long Descriptor

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What is the ICD code for hammer toe?

M20.40 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of other hammer toe (s) (acquired), unspecified foot. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.

What is a contracted toe?

A hammer toe or contracted toe is a deformity of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the second, third, or fourth toe causing it to be permanently bent, resembling a hammer. Mallet toe is a similar condition affecting the distal interphalangeal joint.

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