Specific code 2009 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 735.2
Hallux rigidus
  • ICD-9-CM 735.2 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 735.2 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: 735.2 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM M20.20 Hallux rigidus, unspecified foot
Approximate Synonyms
  • Acquired hallux rigidus
  • Acquired hallux rigidus of left big toe
  • Acquired hallux rigidus of right big toe
  • Acquired left hallux rigidus
  • Acquired right hallux rigidus
  • Hallux rigidus of L great toe
  • Hallux rigidus of left great toe
  • Hallux rigidus of R great toe
  • Hallux rigidus of right great toe
  • Hallux rigidus, acquired
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 735.2:
  • Cocked-up toe 735.2
  • Hallux 735.9
    • rigidus (acquired) 735.2
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