M21.621 - Bunionette of right foot
ICD-10: | M21.621 |
Short Description: | Bunionette of right foot |
Long Description: | Bunionette of right foot |
Status: | Valid for Submission |
Version: | ICD-10-CM 2023 |
Code Classification: |
M21.621 is a billable ICD-10 code used to specify a medical diagnosis of bunionette of right foot. The code is valid during the fiscal year 2023 from October 01, 2022 through September 30, 2023 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.
Approximate Synonyms
The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:
- Bilateral tailor's bunion of feet
- Mass of joint of left foot
- Mass of joint of right foot
- Mass of lesser toe
- Tailor's bunion of left foot
- Tailor's bunion of right foot
Replacement Code
M21621 replaces the following previously assigned ICD-10 code(s):
- M20.11 - Hallux valgus (acquired), right foot
Convert to ICD-9 Code
Source ICD-10 Code | Target ICD-9 Code | |
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M21.621 | 727.1 - Bunion | |
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
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 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