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ICD-9 code for Rearfoot Varus Deformity

Discussion in 'USA' started by fixzfoot, Oct 11, 2005.

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  1. fixzfoot

    fixzfoot Welcome New Poster


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    Hello Everyone,

    I am in need of some help. I have read all about Rearfoot varus(Subtalar varus), from Cilinician's Corner, to professional papers, to all kinds of podiatry journals and books. Why can I not find the correct ICD-9 code?
    I have been in the same Podiatry practice with the same physician for the past 10 years and correct coding is extremely important to us. I have reseachered the internet podiatry sites, APMA, OPMA, etc...so here I am.
    I thank anyone whom is willing to let a helping hand.

    Respectfully,
    Teresa :D
     
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  2. admin

    admin Administrator Staff Member

    I have moved his to the USA forum as its a coding issue specific to USA.

    I do not have an answer, but maybe a guess is because 'rearfoot varus' is not a diagnosis.
     
  3. Tuckersm

    Tuckersm Well-Known Member

    In Australia we are now using ICD-10 AM (Australian Modification) version 4 for the development of DRGs and hospital WEIS payments for which I do have a fair bit of the Podiatry related codes, but there was a substantial changge between 9 and 10.

    I did however find this site

    http://icd9cm.chrisendres.com/

    That provides free online searching of the ICD 9

    754.5 (congenital) Varus deformities of feet
    Excludes:
    acquired (736.71, 736.75, 736.79)

    736.7 Other acquired deformities of ankle and foot
    Excludes:
    deformities of toe (acquired) (735.0-735.9)
    pes planu (acquired) (734)
    736.70 Unspecified deformity of ankle and foot, acquired
    736.71 Acquired equinovarus deformity; Clubfoot, acquired
    Excludes:
    clubfoot not specified as acquired (754.5-754.7)
    736.72 Equinus deformity of foot, acquired
    736.73 Cavus deformity of foot
    Excludes:
    that with claw foot (736.74)
    736.74 Claw foot, acquired
    736.75 Cavovarus deformity of foot, acquired
    736.76 Other calcaneus deformity
    736.79 Other Acquired:
    pes not elsewhere classified
    talipes not elsewhere classified


    Hope this helps
     
  4. fixzfoot

    fixzfoot Welcome New Poster

    Thank you for your response. I will go to the link you provided.
    Teresa
     
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