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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hammer Toe

ICD-10 Coding for Hammer Toe

M20.41
M20.42

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for hammer toe includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Hammertoe
Toe Deformity
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hammer Toe

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hammer Toe

Use ICD-10 code M20.41 for other hammertoe, right foot, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other hammertoe, right foot

Billable Code
M20.41
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of rigid or flexible hammertoe confirmed by X-ray
documentation:
  • • Detailed note on laterality and specific toe involved

Applicable To

  • • Acquired hammertoe of the right foot

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality and acquired nature of the deformity.

Other hammertoe, left foot

Billable Code
M20.42
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Acquired hammertoe of the left foot

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality and acquired nature of the deformity.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M66.37

Spontaneous rupture of extensor tendons, foot

Use when there is an associated tendon rupture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hammer toe?

The ICD-10 code for acquired hammer toe is M20.41 for the right foot and M20.42 for the left foot.

How do you code bilateral hammer toe repairs?

For bilateral hammer toe repairs, use M20.41 for the right foot and M20.42 for the left foot, with appropriate CPT codes and T modifiers.

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