icd 9 code for post traumatic ingrown toenail

What is the ICD 9 code for ingrowing nail?

Ingrowing nail ICD-9-CM 703.0is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 703.0should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code(or codes).

What is the CPT code for ingrown nail removal?

Use 11730 for 'Avulsion' of the ingrown nail and nail plate for temporary removal. Use 11750 for Excisioin of the nail with 'matricectomy', which is done for permanent removal. Hope this clarifies the code options.

What is the ICD 9 code for nail cancer?

This is the 2014 version of the ICD-9-CM diagnosis code 703.0. Code Classification. Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (680–709) Other diseases of skin and subcutaneous tissue (700-709) 703 Diseases of nail.

What are the signs and symptoms of ingrown nails?

• Complicated wounds of the toes involving nail components. • Deformed nails that prevent wearing shoes or otherwise jeopardize the integrity of the toe. An ingrown nail is growth of the nail edge into the surrounding soft tissue that may result in pain, inflammation or infection.

What is the ICD-10 code for ingrown toenail?

ICD-10-CM Code for Ingrowing nail L60. 0.

How do you code an ingrown toenail?

Procedure code 11750 (Excision of nail and nail matrix, partial or complete, [e.g., ingrown or deformed nail] for permanent removal) requires the removal of the full length or the entire nail plate, with destruction or permanent removal of the matrix by any means.

What is the ICD 9 code for toe injury?

2012 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 917.9 : Other and unspecified superficial injury of foot and toes, infected.

What is the ICD 9 code for trauma?

2012 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 958.8 : Other early complications of trauma.

What is the difference between avulsion and Excision of nail?

Avulsion of a nail involves separation and removal of the entire nail plate or a portion of nail plate and an excision of the nail and the nail matrix is generally performed under local anesthesia requiring separation and removal of the entire nail plate or a portion of nail plate and is a permanent removal.

What is the difference between 11730 and 11750?

11750 is a more intensive version of 11730. 11730 is performed so the nail can grow back. 11750 in addition to remove of the nail, the matrix/nailbed is killed off so the nail doesn't grow back. The descriptions for CPT codes 11730, 11732 and 11750 indicate partial or complete.

What is the ICD-10 code for trauma?

Injury, unspecified ICD-10-CM T14. 90XA is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v39.0): 913 Traumatic injury with mcc. 914 Traumatic injury without mcc.

What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified cause of injury?

Y99. 9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is the ICD 9 code for foot pain?

ICD-9 Code 719.47 -Pain in joint involving ankle and foot- Codify by AAPC.

What is the ICD-9 code for foot contusion?

ICD-9 code 924.2 for Contusion of ankle and foot excluding toe(s) is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -CONTUSION WITH INTACT SKIN SURFACE (920-924).

How do you code external causes of injury?

Activity codes are found in category Y93. They are used to describe the patient's activity at the time of the injury. External cause status codes are found in category Y99.

How would you code for external causes of injury?

A code from Y99, External cause status, should be assigned, when applicable, with other external cause codes, such as transport accidents and falls. The external cause status codes are not applicable to poisonings, adverse effects, misadventures or late effects.

What is an ingrown nail?

An ingrown nail is growth of the nail edge into the surrounding soft tissue that may result in pain, inflammation or infection. This condition most commonly occurs in the great toes and may require surgical management. Other conditions may also require avulsion of part or all of a nail.

How long does it take for a nail to grow back?

Regrowth of the nail usually requires at least four months. With appropriate surgical management and instruction for proper shoes and nail care, the problem of ingrowing nails should not recur. The surgical treatment of nails is also covered for the following indications: Subungal abscess. Contusion injuries of nails.

Can you get anesthesia for a nail avulsion?

A nail avulsion usually requires injected local anesthesia except in instances wherein the digit is devoid of sensation or there are other extenuating circumstances for which injectable anesthesia is not required or is medically contraindicated.

Not Valid for Submission

703.0 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of ingrowing nail. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.

Information for Medical Professionals

References found for the code 703.0 in the Index of Diseases and Injuries:

Information for Patients

Your toenails and fingernails protect the tissues of your toes and fingers. They are made up of layers of a hardened protein called keratin, which is also in your hair and skin. The health of your nails can be a clue to your overall health. Healthy nails are usually smooth and consistent in color.

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.