Specific code 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 736.20
Unspecified deformity of finger
  • Short description: ACQ FINGER DEFORMITY NOS.
  • ICD-9-CM 736.20 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 736.20 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: 736.20 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM M20.009 Unspecified deformity of unspecified finger(s)
Approximate Synonyms
  • Acquired deformity of bilat fingers
  • Acquired deformity of bilateral fingers
  • Acquired deformity of L finger
  • Acquired deformity of left finger
  • Acquired deformity of R finger
  • Acquired deformity of right finger
Applies To
  • Deformity of finger (acquired) NOS
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 736.20:
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