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M20.021

Billable

Boutonniere deformity of right finger(s)

Boutonniere deformity of right finger(s)

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

M20-M25

Parent Code

M20.02

Coding Notes

Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(35)

Clinical Terms

  • Bilateral acquired deformity of finger of hands
  • Boutonniere deformity of finger of right hand
  • Acquired deformity of finger of bilateral hands
  • Boutonniere deformity of finger of left hand
  • Bilateral acquired deformity of hands
  • Acquired deformity of both hands
  • Boutonniere deformity of finger of bilateral hands
  • Extension deformity of finger
  • Boutonnière deformity of right finger(s)
  • Boutonniere deformity of finger
  • Boutonniere deformity of finger of both hands
  • Bilateral boutonniere deformity of finger of hands
  • Acquired deformity of bilateral hands
  • Boutonniere deformity
  • Fixed extension deformity of finger
  • Boutonnière deformity
  • Acquired deformity of finger of both hands
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for boutonniere deformity of right finger(s)?

The ICD-10-CM code for boutonniere deformity of right finger(s) is M20.021. The full clinical description is "Boutonniere deformity of right finger(s)". M20.021 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code M20.021 mean?

ICD-10-CM code M20.021 represents “Boutonniere deformity of right finger(s)”. It is classified under Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is M20.021 a billable code?

Yes, M20.021 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is M20.021 in?

M20.021 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).

What codes cannot be used with M20.021?

M20.021 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 SNOMED CT codes does M20.021 map to?

M20.021 maps to 7 SNOMED CT concepts: 15741601000119104, 15848421000119103, 15713441000119108, 43234007, 303071000119106, and 2 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for M20.021?

M20.021 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2894436. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does M20.021 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like boutonniere deformity of right 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 M20.021?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M20.021 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.