Podiatry Coding & Billing Alert

Question: The patient has congenital hammertoe on their left foot. Which ICD-10-CM code should I report for this diagnosis?

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Answer: You should look to code Q66.89 (Other specified congenital deformities of feet) for congenital hammertoe. If you look in your ICD-10-CM manual under Q66.89, you will see that this code covers the following conditions, including congenital hammertoe:

• Congeni tal asymmetric talipes
• Congenital clubfoot NOS
• Congenital talipes NOS
• Congenital tarsal coalition
• Hammer toe, congenital