Find information on Hallux Valgus Right Foot diagnosis, including ICD-10 code M20.11, clinical documentation requirements, and medical coding guidelines. Learn about bunion treatment, symptoms, and diagnostic criteria for Hallux Abducto Valgus right foot. This resource provides essential information for healthcare professionals, coders, and billers seeking accurate and up-to-date information on Hallux Valgus Right Foot.
Also known as
Hallux valgus (acquired)
Acquired bunion deformity of the right foot.
Acquired deformities of toe(s)
Covers various acquired toe deformities, including hallux valgus.
Other acquired deformities of forefoot
Includes other forefoot deformities that may accompany hallux valgus.
Congenital deformities of toe(s)
While less common, congenital hallux valgus is included here.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the hallux valgus acquired or congenital?
Acquired
With bunion?
Congenital
With bunion?
When to use each related code
| Description |
|---|
| Bunion right foot |
| Hallux rigidus right foot |
| Metatarsalgia right foot |
Incorrectly coding left or unspecified foot instead of right, leading to inaccurate claims and potential denials. ICD-10-CM, M72.11, hallux valgus.
Coding with a less specific bunion diagnosis when documentation supports hallux valgus, affecting reimbursement and data analysis. Medical coding audit, healthcare compliance.
Failing to code coexisting conditions like bursitis or arthritis, impacting DRG assignment and quality reporting. CDI, clinical documentation improvement.
Patient presents with complaints consistent with hallux valgus deformity of the right foot. Symptoms include pain, swelling, and redness at the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ), exacerbated by weight-bearing activities and footwear. Physical examination reveals lateral deviation of the hallux (great toe), prominence of the medial eminence (bunion), and limited range of motion of the first MTPJ. Associated findings may include overlapping toes, hammertoe deformities, calluses, and bursitis. Diagnosis of right foot hallux valgus is confirmed based on clinical presentation and physical exam findings. Differential diagnosis includes gout, arthritis, and sesamoiditis. Initial treatment plan includes conservative management with wider footwear, orthotics, padding, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for pain management. Patient education provided regarding proper footwear selection and activity modification. Surgical intervention, such as a bunionectomy (e.g., Chevron osteotomy, Lapidus procedure), will be considered if conservative measures fail to provide adequate relief. Follow-up appointment scheduled to assess treatment response and discuss further management options. ICD-10 code M20.11 (Hallux valgus (acquired), right foot) is assigned.