2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M20.32

Hallux varus (acquired), left foot

ICD-10-CM Code:
M20.32
ICD-10 Code for:
Hallux varus (acquired), left foot
Is Billable?
Yes - Valid for Submission
Chronic Condition Indicator: [1]
Chronic
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Code Classification

  • Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
    (M00–M99)
    • Other joint disorders
      (M20-M25)
      • Acquired deformities of fingers and toes
        (M20)

M20.32 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of hallux varus (acquired), left foot. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

  • Acquired hallux malleus
  • Acquired hallux malleus
  • Acquired hallux malleus of left great toe
  • Acquired hallux malleus of left great toe
  • Acquired hallux malleus of right great toe
  • Acquired hallux varus
  • Acquired hallux varus
  • Acquired left hallux varus
  • Acquired left hallux varus
  • Acquired right hallux varus
  • Acquired varus deformity of toe
  • Acquired varus deformity of toe
  • Bilateral acquired hallux limitus of great toes
  • Bilateral acquired hallux limitus of great toes
  • Bilateral acquired hallux malleus of great toes
  • Bilateral acquired hallux varus of great toes
  • Bilateral flexion deformity of feet
  • Varus deformities of feet
  • Varus deformity of great toe
  • Varus deformity of great toe

Clinical Classification

Clinical Information

  • Hallux Varus

    displacement of the great toe (hallux) towards the midline or away from the other toes. it can be congenital or acquired.

Convert M20.32 to ICD-9-CM

  • ICD-9-CM Code: 735.1 - Hallux varus
    Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.

Patient Education


Foot Injuries and Disorders

Each of your feet has 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 tendons, muscles, and ligaments. No wonder a lot of things can go wrong. Here are a few common problems:

  • Bunions - hard, painful bumps on the big toe joint
  • Corns and calluses - thickened skin from friction or pressure
  • Plantar warts - warts on the soles of your feet
  • Fallen arches - also called flat feet

Ill-fitting shoes often cause these problems. Aging and being overweight also increase your chances of having foot problems.


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Toe Injuries and Disorders

Fourteen of the 26 bones in your feet are in your toes. The toes, particularly your big toe, help you move and keep your balance. Playing sports, running, stubbing your toe, and dropping something on your foot can damage your toes. Wearing shoes that are too loose or too tight can also cause toe problems. Certain diseases, such as severe arthritis, can cause toe problems and pain. Gout often causes pain in the big toe.

Common toe problems include :

  • Corns and bunions
  • Ingrown toenails
  • Sprains and dislocations
  • Fractures (broken bones)

Treatments for toe injuries and disorders vary. They might include shoe inserts or special shoes, padding, taping, medicines, rest, and in severe cases, surgery.


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.