M20.009
M20.009 — Unspecified deformity of unspecified finger(s)
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM
M20.009 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for unspecified deformity of unspecified finger(s). It is valid for submission on a claim.
Risk adjustment
M20.009 does not map to an HCC and does not risk-adjust under CMS-HCC V28. That is normal — most ICD-10 codes do not. It still needs to be coded correctly; it just will not move a RAF score.
Medicare coverage
M20.009 is named in 6 Medicare coverage policies — 0 listing it as supporting medical necessity, and 6 listing it as NOT covered. Which of them applies to you depends on your Medicare contractor, and coverage genuinely differs by state.
- A58865Billing and Coding: Amniotic and Placental-Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Woundnot covered
- A58893Billing and Coding: Amniotic and Placental-Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Woundnot covered
- A59374Billing and Coding: Amniotic and Placental-Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Woundnot covered
- A59434Billing and Coding: Amniotic and Placental-Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Woundnot covered
Related codes at this level
Codes that share M20.00. If M20.009 is not quite right, the correct code is usually one of these.
Questions about M20.009
- Is M20.009 a billable ICD-10-CM code?
- Yes. M20.009 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code and is valid for submission on a claim.
- Where does M20.009 sit in the tabular list?
- Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99), in the block Other joint disorders (M20-M25).