icd-9-cm code for hallux valgus

by Corine Sanford 6 min read

735.0

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When did hallux valgus become ICD 10?

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.

What is the ICD 10 code for congenital malformation?

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-

What is the ICD 9 code for deformity of toe?

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.

What is the ICD 10 code for bunions?

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-)

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Not Valid for Submission

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.

Information for Medical Professionals

References found for the code 735.0 in the Index of Diseases and Injuries:

Information for Patients

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.

ICD-9 Footnotes

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.

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