Billable Medical Code for Hallux Valgus (Acquired)
Diagnosis Code for Reimbursement Claim: ICD-9-CM 735.0
Code will be replaced by October 2015 and relabeled as ICD-10-CM 735.0.
The Short Description Is: Hallux valgus.
Known As
Hallux valgus is also known as acquired hallux valgus, acquired hallux valgus of L great toe, acquired hallux valgus of left big toe, acquired hallux valgus of left great toe, acquired hallux valgus of R great toe, acquired hallux valgus of right big toe, acquired hallux valgus of right great toe, acquired left hallux valgus, acquired right hallux valgus, hallux valgus, hallux valgus (bunion), hallux valgus (bunion) acquired, hallux valgus due to metatarsus primus varus, hallux valgus w metatarsus primus varus, hallux valgus, acquired, and hallux valgus, metatarsus primus varus.
Hallux Valgus Definition and Symptoms
Hallux valgus is commonly referred to as a bunion. This is when a bump appears on the outer edge of your big toe. Symptoms include swelling or redness around the big toe joint, corns, calluses, persistent pain, and restricted movement of the big toe.