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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Intoeing

ICD-10 Coding for Intoeing

Q66.22
Q68.2
Q65.89

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

Also Known as:
Pigeon Toes
Inward Toe Walking
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Intoeing

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Intoeing

Use ICD-10 code Q66.22 for congenital metatarsus adductus, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Congenital metatarsus adductus

Non-Billable
Q66.22
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of rigid C-shaped foot deformity

Applicable To

  • • Rigid C-shaped foot deformity

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies rigidity and inability to correct the foot position.

Congenital tibial torsion

Billable Code
Q68.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Internal rotation of tibia with thigh-foot angle -15° on goniometry

Applicable To

  • • Internal tibial rotation >10°

Important Notes

  • • Document the degree of torsion and persistence over time.

Other congenital deformities of hip

Billable Code
Q65.89
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Hip internal rotation >70° with 'kissing patellae' sign on gait observation

Applicable To

  • • Femoral anteversion >40°

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging confirms the degree of anteversion.

Difficulty walking

Billable Code
R26.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Frequent tripping (≥3x/week) directly attributed to intoeing pattern

Applicable To

  • • Gait abnormality

Important Notes

  • • Always pair with a primary code that explains the cause of the gait difficulty.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R26.2

Difficulty walking

Use if there is documented functional impairment due to intoeing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for intoeing?

The ICD-10 code for intoeing varies based on the underlying cause, such as Q66.22 for congenital metatarsus adductus or Q68.2 for congenital tibial torsion.

How do you code difficulty walking due to intoeing?

Code R26.2 for difficulty walking should be used as an ancillary code alongside a primary code like Q66.22 or Q68.2 to indicate the cause.

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