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05-13-2009, 09:54 AM

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? appropriate dx code

X-ray Right toe, 3 views

INDICATION: Right first toe pain

IMPRESSION: Mild Degenerative change at the first MTP joint and otherwise unremarkable study.

729.5????

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icd-9 code

I would use 715.37 - degeneration of joint, foot (toe) - there's not way to specify severity (mild, moderate, etc.)

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I think we need to go for 715.97

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i would code it as 715.97

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I will code this as 715.97.

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