Specific code 2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code V49.72
Other toe(s) amputation status
  • Short description: STATUS AMPUT OTHR TOE(S).
  • ICD-9-CM V49.72 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, V49.72 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).
  • You are viewing the 2007 version of ICD-9-CM V49.72.
  • More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM V49.72: 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015.
Convert to ICD-10-CM: V49.72 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM Z89.429 Acquired absence of other toe(s), unspecified side
Approximate Synonyms
  • Absence of toe
  • Amputated little toe
  • Amputated toe
  • History of left lesser toe amputation
  • History of lesser toe amputation of left foot
  • History of of left lesser toe amputation
  • History of of right lesser toe amputation
  • History of right lesser toe amputation
  • Hx of left lesser toe amputation
  • Hx of right lesser toe amputation
  • On examination - Amputated left toe
  • On examination - Amputated right toe
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to V49.72:
  • Absence (organ or part) (complete or partial)
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