icd 10 code for right thumb nail deformity

by Marilou Beahan 10 min read

L60. 8 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 L60. 8 became effective on October 1, 2021.

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

Boutonnière deformity of right finger(s) M20.021 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2018/2019 edition of ICD-10-CM M20.021 became effective on October 1, 2018.

What is the ICD 10 code for nail disorders?

Other nail disorders 1 L60.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. 2 The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM L60.8 became effective on October 1, 2020. 3 This is the American ICD-10-CM version of L60.8 - other international versions of ICD-10 L60.8 may differ.

What is the ICD 10 code for absence of fingers and toes?

M20.001 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 M20.001 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M20.001 - other international versions of ICD-10 M20.001 may differ. acquired absence of fingers and toes ( Z89.-)

What is the ICD 10 code for swan neck deformity?

Swan-neck deformity of right finger(s) M20.031 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2020 edition of ICD-10-CM M20.031 became effective on October 1, 2019. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M20.031 - other international versions of ICD-10 M20.031 may differ.

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What causes thumb nail deformities?

Abnormalities — such as spots, discoloration, and nail separation — can result from injuries to the fingers and hands, viral warts (periungual warts), infections (onychomycosis), and some medications, such as those used for chemotherapy. Certain medical conditions can also change the appearance of your fingernails.

What is L60 8?

8: Other nail disorders.

What is a dystrophic nail?

Dystrophic nails are fingernails or toenails that are deformed, thickened or discolored. They can have various causes, ranging from toenail fungus to a skin condition.

What is Onychoschizia?

Onychoschizia is a type of nail fragility and is a condition that causes lamellar (horizontal) splitting of the nail plate;3,4 it is a common problem seen by dermatologists and occurs at least twice as often in women than men.

What is pincer nail deformity?

Pincer nail deformity is characterized by excessive curvature and distortion of the nail in the transverse dimension, and particularly at the distal part of the nail plate. This deformity leads to pinching off and loss of soft tissue in the affected digit, causing severe pain.

What is Onychorrhexis of the nail?

Onychorrhexis is a condition where vertical ridges form in your nails. This can be caused by several conditions.

What does Nondystrophic nails mean?

Normal nails that are not defective from metabolic or nutritional abnormalities.

What does hypertrophic nails mean?

Overview. Onychauxis is a nail disorder that causes fingernails or toenails to grow abnormally thick. Over time, the nails may become curled and turn white or yellow. This thickening of the nail may force the nail plate (the part you paint with nail polish) to separate from the nail bed.

What is Hyperkeratotic nail plate?

Nail Bed Hyperkeratosis (or subungual hyperkeratosis) is the accumulation of scales under the nail plate, which is then detached and uplifted. The nail bed often appears thickened. It is usually a reaction to something.

What does Terry's nails look like?

Terry's nails is when most of your fingernail or toenail looks white, like frosted glass, except for a thin brown or pink strip at the tip. People with Terry's nails don't have a half-moon shape (lunula) near their cuticles. Instead, nearly the whole nail looks washed out.

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 M20.091 and a single ICD9 code, 736.29 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

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