Specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 727.1
Bunion
  • 2015
  • Billable Thru Sept 30/2015
  • Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015

  • 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).
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
Clinical Information
  • A painful, inflamed swelling of the bursa at the first joint of the big toe
  • Abnormal swelling of the inner aspect of the first metatarsal head affecting the first metatarsophalangeal joint
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 727.1:
  • Bunion 727.1
  • Bunionette 727.1
ICD-9-CM codes are used in medical billing and coding to describe diseases, injuries, symptoms and conditions. ICD-9-CM 727.1 is one of thousands of ICD-9-CM codes used in healthcare. Although ICD-9-CM and CPT codes are largely numeric, they differ in that CPT codes describe medical procedures and services. Can't find a code? Start at the root of ICD-9-CM, check the 2015 ICD-9-CM Index or use the search engine at the top of this page to lookup any code.