M20.0
Non-billableDeformity of finger(s)
Deformity of finger(s)
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 psoriasisL40.5
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •compartment syndrome (traumatic)A-)T79
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •joints of the spineM40-M54
Child Codes (5)
Related Codes(6)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(11)
UMLS
- Acquired deformity of fingerC0410740
- Acquired deformity of finger (disorder)C0410740
- Deformity of finger(s)C0410740
- Finger deformityC0410740
- Finger deformity NOSC0410740
- Unspecified deformity of fingerC0410740
- Unspecified deformity of finger(s)C0410740
- Unspecified deformity of unspecified finger(s)C0410740
- deformities fingerC0410740
- deformity fingerC0410740
- finger deformityC0410740
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for deformity of finger(s)?
The ICD-10-CM code for deformity of finger(s) is M20.0. The full clinical description is "Deformity of finger(s)". M20.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M20.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M20.0 represents “Deformity of finger(s)”. It is classified under Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is M20.0 a billable code?
No, M20.0 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under M20.0.
What chapter is M20.0 in?
M20.0 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M20.0?
M20.0 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.-); and 3 more.
What are the subcategories under M20.0?
M20.0 has 5 child codes, including: M20.00 (Unspecified deformity of finger(s)), M20.01 (Mallet finger), M20.02 (Boutonniere deformity), M20.03 (Swan-neck deformity), and 1 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for M20.0?
M20.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0410740. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M20.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like deformity of finger(s) affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of M20.0?
M20.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: FA30.Y (Other specified acquired deformities of fingers or toes).
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