icd 9 code for congenital clubfoot

by Suzanne Murray 9 min read

754.79, Talipes equinus — the turning downward of the entire foot. 736.79, Acquired talipes, NEC (valgus, varus). If the physician does not document that the clubfoot is either congenital or acquired, ICD-9-CM assumes the condition is congenital. Treatment for clubfoot usually begins shortly after diagnosis.Jun 11, 2007

What is the ICD code for club foot?

The ICD code Q668 is used to code Club foot. Club foot or clubfoot, also called congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV), is a congenital deformity involving one foot or both. The affected foot appears to have been rotated internally at the ankle.

What is the ICD code for acute care?

Use a child code to capture more detail. ICD Code Q66.8 is a non-billable code.

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