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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Metatarsalgia

ICD-10 Coding for Metatarsalgia

M77.41
M77.42

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

Also Known as:
Forefoot Pain
Ball of Foot Pain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Metatarsalgia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Metatarsalgia

Use ICD-10 code M77.41 for metatarsalgia, right foot, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Metatarsalgia, right foot

Billable Code
M77.41
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Localized pain under metatarsal heads
  • • Aggravated by weight-bearing or tight footwear
  • • Positive metatarsal squeeze test

Applicable To

  • • Pain localized to metatarsal heads of the right foot

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Metatarsalgia, left foot

Billable Code
M77.42
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Localized pain under metatarsal heads
  • • Aggravated by weight-bearing or tight footwear
  • • Positive metatarsal squeeze test

Applicable To

  • • Pain localized to metatarsal heads of the left foot

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G57.62

Morton's neuroma, right foot

Use when interdigital nerve pain is confirmed alongside metatarsalgia.

G57.63

Morton's neuroma, left foot

Use when interdigital nerve pain is confirmed alongside metatarsalgia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for metatarsalgia?

The ICD-10 code for metatarsalgia is M77.4-, with specific codes for right (M77.41) and left (M77.42) foot.

How do you code bilateral metatarsalgia?

For bilateral metatarsalgia, use M77.41 for the right foot and M77.42 for the left foot, documenting each separately.

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