Other deformity of right finger(s)

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a non-specific structural abnormality or malformation affecting one or more fingers of the patient's right hand, excluding clubbing. It encompasses congenital or acquired deformities that do not fit more specific diagnostic categories. This could involve issues with bone, joint, or soft tissue architecture.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documentation indicates a deformity of the right finger(s) that is not specified as clubbing and does not have a more precise ICD-10-CM code. This is appropriate for conditions like camptodactyly, clinodactyly, or other unspecified finger malformations of the right hand. Supporting documentation should clearly state the presence and location of the finger deformity.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies the right hand; separate codes exist for the left hand and bilateral involvement.
Always look for more specific codes first; this code is for "other" deformities when a more precise diagnosis isn't available.
Do not use this code for clubbing of the fingers (R68.3); that has a distinct code.

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Code Hierarchy

▲M20.09Other deformity of finger(s)

M20.091(current)

Crosswalks

736.29ApproxICD-9

Same Category

M20Acquired deformities of fingers and toes M20.0Deformity of finger(s)M20.00Unspecified deformity of finger(s)M20.001Unspecified deformity of right finger(s)M20.002Unspecified deformity of left finger(s)