06/07/2017

ICD-10 Codes for R & L Bunionettes (Tailor’s Bunion)

What are the correct ICD 10 codes for right and left tailor's bunion deformities? ICD 9 DX was 727.1

Code Description: 

M21.621: Bunionette of right foot

Range M21-

This category includes deformities such as valgus (inward) and varus (outward) deformities, wrist and foot drop, flat foot, and unequal limb lengths

Range M21.62-

A bunionette (Tailor's bunion) is similar to a bunion but involves the outside of the foot where the small toe attaches to the foot. A hypertrophic lateral condyle of the fifth metatarsal head is present, with associated soft tissue edema and lateral bursitis

Code Description:

M21.622: Bunionette of left foot

Range M21-

This category includes deformities such as valgus (inward) and varus (outward) deformities, wrist and foot drop, flat foot, and unequal limb lengths

Range M21.62-

A bunionette (Tailor's bunion) is similar to a bunion but involves the outside of the foot where the small toe attaches to the foot. A hypertrophic lateral condyle of the fifth metatarsal head is present, with associated soft tissue edema and lateral bursitis