M20.5
Non-billableOther deformities of toe(s) (acquired)
Other deformities of toe(s) (acquired)
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- arthropathic psoriasis (L40.5-)
- certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
- certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- compartment syndrome (traumatic) (T79.A-)
- complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
- congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
- endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
- injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- neoplasms (C00-D49)
- symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
- joints of the spine (M40-M54)
Child Codes (1)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code M20.5?
ICD-10-CM code M20.5 represents "Other deformities of toe(s) (acquired)". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is M20.5 a billable code?
No, M20.5 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 1 child codes under M20.5.
What chapter is M20.5 in?
M20.5 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M20.5?
M20.5 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: 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.-).
What are the subcategories under M20.5?
M20.5 has 1 child code, including: M20.5X (Other deformities of toe(s) (acquired)).
What are the UMLS CUIs for M20.5?
M20.5 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0477573. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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