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Podiatry Coding:

Verify the Correct Varus Deformity Code

Published on Mon Jun 29, 2026

Question: A 65-year-old patient presented to the podiatrist with the inside of their right foot angled up. The patient attested that they experienced a severe ankle fracture 30 years prior that didn’t heal correctly. Following a physical examination and X-rays, the podiatrist diagnosed the patient with an acquired varus deformity of the right ankle. How do I report this diagnosis? [...]
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