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ICD-10-CM Code for Hallux rigidus, left foot M20.22

ICD-10 code M20.22 for Hallux rigidus, left foot is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Arthropathies .

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Hallux rigidus, left foot

M20

Excludes1: acquired absence of fingers and toes (Z89.-)
congenital absence of fingers and toes (Q71.3-, Q72.3-)
congenital deformities and malformations of fingers and toes (Q66.-, Q68-Q70, Q74.-)

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