Other hammer toe(s) (acquired), unspecified foot. M20.40 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 M20.40 became effective on October 1, 2019.
Remember, a hammertoe is a deformity of the interphalangeal joint so deformities of the metatarsophalangeal joint and the treatment of those deformities would be separate and distinct from the hammertoe repair. Finally, it is also appropriate to code CPT 28285 for repair of a claw toe deformity with extensor tenotomy and flexor tendon transfer.
Finally, it is also appropriate to code CPT 28285 for repair of a claw toe deformity with extensor tenotomy and flexor tendon transfer. A claw toe deformity is similar to a hammertoe because the interphalangeal joint is bent upwards, but claw toes dig down into the sole of a shoe and can create calluses as a result: Claw Toe Deformity – AAOS.
2012 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 736.70 : Unspecified deformity of ankle and foot, acquired Free, official information about 2012 (and also 2013-2015) ICD-9-CM diagnosis code 736.70, including coding notes, detailed descriptions, index cross-references and ICD-10-CM conversion.
Other hammer toe(s) (acquired), unspecified foot M20. 40 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. 40 became effective on October 1, 2021.
ICD-10-CM Code for Other hammer toe(s) (acquired) M20. 4.
2012 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 917 : Superficial injury of foot and toe(s)
Internal tibial torsion: 736.89 (OTHER ACQUIRED DEFORMITY OF OTHER PARTS OF LIMB) —> M21. 80 (OTHER SPECIFIED ACQUIRED DEFORMITIES OF UNSPECIFIED LIMB) or m21. 969 (UNSPECIFIED ACQUIRED DEFORMITY OF UNSPECIFIED LOWER LEG)
A hammertoe has an abnormal bend in the middle joint of a toe. Mallet toe affects the joint nearest the toenail. Hammertoe and mallet toe usually occur in your second, third and fourth toes. Relieving the pain and pressure of hammertoe and mallet toe may involve changing your footwear and wearing shoe inserts.
A capsulotomy of the interphalangeal joint (CPT code 28272) is included in a hammertoe repair (CPT code 28285) performed on the same toe.
2012 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Codes 959. * : Injury other and unspecified.
ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 924.9 : Contusion of unspecified site.
For individuals with MIS and COVID-19, assign code U07. 1, COVID-19, as the principal/first-listed diagnosis and assign code M35. 81 as an additional diagnosis.
Hallux valgus (acquired), unspecified foot M20. 10 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. 10 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Other deformities of toe(s) (acquired), unspecified foot The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M20. 5X9 became effective on October 1, 2021.
People often blame claw toe on wearing shoes that squeeze your toes, such as shoes that are too short or high heels. However, claw toes often are the result of nerve damage caused by diseases like diabetes or alcoholism, which can weaken the muscles in your foot.
A hammer toe or contracted toe is a deformity of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the second, third, or fourth toe causing it to be permanently bent, resembling a hammer. Mallet toe is a similar condition affecting the distal interphalangeal joint.
DRG Group #564-566 - Other musculoskeletal system and connective tissue diagnoses with MCC.
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 M20.41 and a single ICD9 code, 735.4 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Use a child code to capture more detail. ICD Code M20.4 is a non-billable code. To code a diagnosis of this type, you must use one of the three child codes of M20.4 that describes the diagnosis 'other hammer toe (s) ...
A hammer toe or contracted toe is a deformity of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the second, third, or fourth toe causing it to be permanently bent, resembling a hammer. Mallet toe is a similar condition affecting the distal interphalangeal joint.
M20.41 is a valid billable ICD-10 diagnosis code for Other hammer toe (s) (acquired), right foot . It is found in the 2021 version of the ICD-10 Clinical Modification (CM) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from Oct 01, 2020 - Sep 30, 2021 .
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