icd 10 code for left ring finger deformity

by Prof. Zakary Conroy 8 min read

Flexion deformity, left finger joints
M21. 242 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. 242 became effective on October 1, 2021.

Can I wear a ring on my left ring finger?

The choice often comes down to personal or cultural preference. Some women opt to wear their wedding ring on the left ring finger and their engagement ring on the right ring finger. Whether you choose to uphold a time-old tradition or create your very own is entirely up to you.

Is your ring finger the weakest finger on your hand?

This is not due to weakness per se, the ring finger is bound to the fingers around it with tendons that limit its movement. It is the most dependent finger. But in terms of strength, it has been found to be comparable to the index finger. In general, it is the small finger that is the weakest.

What does wearing a ring in the left hand middle finger mean?

Ring on Middle Finger Meaning. A ring on the middle finger could signify a feeling of constriction or a desire to strengthen any of these traits. Wearing a middle finger ring on the left vs right hand: The left hand relates to a person's personal, private life (eg. at home, with family) and the right hand relates to the public life (eg. at work, in society etc).

What does a ring on left hand fourth finger mean?

Your left hand is often linked to your left-brain creativity, so wearing a ring on your left hand may be used to characterize your individuality or your religious beliefs. Pointer Finger Wearing a ring on the pointer or index finger was the most common location for a man’s ring for centuries.

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The ICD code M200 is used to code Boutonniere deformity

Boutonniere deformity is a deformed position of the fingers or toes, in which the joint nearest the knuckle (PIP) is permanently bent toward the palm while the farthest joint (DIP) is bent back away (PIP flexion with DIP hyperextension).

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 M20.002 and a single ICD9 code, 736.20 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

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