Hallux valgus (acquired) 2016 2017 2018 2019 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code. M20.1 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM M20.1 became effective on October 1, 2018.
Diagnosis Index entries containing back-references to M20.1: Deformity Q89.9 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q89.9. Congenital malformation, unspecified 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code POA Exempt Hallux valgus (acquired) M20.1-
This is the 2014 version of the ICD-9-CM diagnosis code 735.0. Code Classification. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (710–739) Osteopathies, chondropathies, and acquired musculoskeletal deformities (730-739) 735 Acquired deformities of toe.
bunion ( ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M21.6. Other acquired deformities of foot 2016 2017 2018 2019 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code. Type 2 Excludes deformities of toe (acquired) (M20.1-M20.6-) M21.6-)
735.0 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of hallux valgus (acquired). This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.
References found for the code 735.0 in the Index of Diseases and Injuries:
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, and receiving a blow to the foot can damage your toes. Wearing shoes that are too loose or too tight can also cause toe problems.
General Equivalence Map Definitions The ICD-9 and ICD-10 GEMs are used to facilitate linking between the diagnosis codes in ICD-9-CM and the new ICD-10-CM code set. The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.