icd-10 code for pes cavus bilateral feet

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What is the ICD 10 code for congenital pes cavus?

2018/2019 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q66.7. Congenital pes cavus. 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code POA Exempt. Q66.7 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is the latest version of the ICD 10 for feet?

The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Q66.7 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of Q66.7 - other international versions of ICD-10 Q66.7 may differ. reduction defects of feet ( Q72.-)

What is the ICD 10 code for congenital pes planus?

Congenital pes cavus Bilateral talipes cavus; Congenital pes cavus of bilateral feet; Congenital pes cavus of left foot; Congenital pes cavus of right foot; Left talipes cavus; Right talipes cavus; Talipes cavus ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q66.51 [convert to ICD-9-CM] Congenital pes planus, right foot

What is the ICD 10 code for deformity of the right foot?

Other acquired deformities of right foot 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Billable/Specific Code M21.6X1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM M21.6X1 became effective on October 1, 2020.

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

Present on Admission (POA)

Q66.72 is exempt from POA reporting - The Present on Admission (POA) indicator is used for diagnosis codes 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).

What are birth defects?

A birth defect is a problem that happens while a baby is developing in the mother's body. Most birth defects happen during the first 3 months of pregnancy. One out of every 33 babies in the United States is born with a birth defect.

What causes birth defects?

For some birth defects, researchers know the cause. But for many birth defects, the exact cause is unknown. Researchers think that most birth defects are caused by a complex mix of factors, which can include

Who is at risk of having a baby with birth defects?

Certain factors may might increase the chances of having a baby with a birth defect, such as

How are birth defects diagnosed?

Health care providers can diagnose some birth defects during pregnancy, using prenatal testing. That's why it important to get regular prenatal care.

What are the treatments for birth defects?

Children with birth defects often need special care and treatments. Because the symptoms and problems caused by birth defects vary, the treatments also vary. Possible treatments may include surgery, medicines, assistive devices, physical therapy, and speech therapy.