ICD-10-CM Code M77.40
Metatarsalgia, unspecified foot
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.M77.40 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of metatarsalgia, unspecified foot. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code M774 is used to code Metatarsalgia
Metatarsalgia, literally metatarsal pain and colloquially known as a stone bruise, is a general term used to refer to any painful foot condition affecting the metatarsal region of the foot. This is a common problem that can affect the joints and bones of the metatarsals.
| Specialty: | Rheumatology |
| MeSH Code: | D037061 |
| ICD 9 Code: | 726.70 |
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #557-558 - Tendonitis, myositis and bursitis with MCC.
- DRG Group #557-558 - Tendonitis, myositis and bursitis without MCC.
Coding Advice SNOMET-CT
- Consider laterality specification
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code M77.40 and a single ICD9 code, 726.70 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: M77.4 - Metatarsalgia