M20.4
Non-billableOther hammer toe(s) (acquired)
Other hammer 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 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 (3)
Related Codes(6)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other hammer toe(s) (acquired)?
The ICD-10-CM code for other hammer toe(s) (acquired) is M20.4. The full clinical description is "Other hammer toe(s) (acquired)". M20.4 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M20.4 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M20.4 represents “Other hammer toe(s) (acquired)”. 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 M20.4 a billable code?
No, M20.4 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under M20.4.
What chapter is M20.4 in?
M20.4 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M20.4?
M20.4 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 M20.4?
M20.4 has 3 child codes, including: M20.40 (Other hammer toe(s) (acquired), unspecified foot), M20.41 (Other hammer toe(s) (acquired), right foot), M20.42 (Other hammer toe(s) (acquired), left foot).
What are the UMLS CUIs for M20.4?
M20.4 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0477572. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M20.4 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other hammer toe(s) (acquired) 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 M20.4?
M20.4 maps to the ICD-11 code: FA30.2 (Acquired hammer toe).
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