Specific code 2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 727.1
Bunion
  • ICD-9-CM 727.1 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 727.1 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 727.1 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM M20.10 Hallux valgus (acquired), unspecified foot
Approximate Synonyms
  • Bilat bunion
  • Bilateral bunion
  • Left bunion
  • Left tailors bunion
  • Right bunion
  • Right tailors bunion
  • Swelling of first metatarsophalangeal joint of hallux
  • Swelling of first metatarsophalangeal joint of hallux of left foot
  • Swelling of first metatarsophalangeal joint of hallux of right foot
  • Tailors bunion
  • Tailor's bunion
  • Tailor's bunion of left foot
  • Tailor's bunion of right foot
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 727.1:
  • Bunion 727.1
  • Bunionette 727.1
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