What is the ICD-10 code for congenital flat left foot?

Q66.52
2021 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q66. 52: Congenital pes planus, left foot.

Does pes planus go away?

The condition is referred to as pes planus, or fallen arches. It’s normal in infants and usually disappears between ages 2 and 3 years old as the ligaments and tendons in the foot and leg tighten. Having flat feet as a child is rarely serious, but it can last through adulthood.

Is pes planus a disability?

If you developed pes planus (flat feet) while in service or if the condition was exacerbated by your time in the military, you’re entitled to VA disability compensation.

What are the potential complications for a person with pes planus?

Depending on the cause, pes planus can deteriorate, with loss of the longitudinal arch leading to collapse of the midfoot. With deterioration, a flexible foot can become rigid and/or painful. This can cause significant difficulties with walking and may require surgery.

Does pes planus get worse?

Pes planus among veterans can be caused by a variety of factors. Oftentimes a veteran’s service can cause them to develop flat feet. On the other hand, some veterans may have flat feet prior to service. However, their pes planus may become worse as the result of service.

Can pes planus be corrected?

Treatments include proper shoe gear, over-the-counter inserts, custom functional orthotics, bracing, casting/immobilization, physical therapy, NSAIDs, weight loss, changes in activities, and surgery.

What is the ICD-10 code for congenital pes planus?

| ICD-10 from 2011 – 2016. ICD Code Q66.5 is a non-billable code. To code a diagnosis of this type, you must use one of the three child codes of Q66.5 that describes the diagnosis ‘congenital pes planus’ in more detail.

What is the medical code for PES planovalgus?

For the pes planovalgus I would have used the 736.79 because 734 is just pes planus. the 736.79 is Other Acquired pes not elsewhere classified. For your procedure code 28300, the Osteotomy, it won’t pay with the 734 code.

What is the ICD 10 cm flat foot diagnosis code?

Flat foot [pes planus] (acquired), left foot. 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code. M21.42 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM M21.42 became effective on October 1, 2018.

What kind of Doctor does PES planovalgus deformity?

What diagnosis would you use for “right foot collapsing pes planovalgus deformity with gastrocutaneous soleus equinus” if a podiatrist is performing the surgeries listed below? 1. Right foot, Evans calcaneal osteotomy.