2025 ICD-10-CM code Q70.03
Fused fingers, bilateral.
Modifiers may be applicable depending on the surgical procedure, but are not explicitly defined within the provided source data.Consult appropriate modifier guidelines based on the scenario.
Medical necessity for procedures related to Q70.03 is typically established by the need to improve hand function, correct cosmetic concerns, or prevent secondary complications (e.g., contractures) resulting from the fused fingers. Pre-surgical evaluations establish necessity.
The clinical responsibility for this code lies with healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis and management of congenital musculoskeletal anomalies.This could include pediatricians, orthopedic surgeons, hand surgeons, geneticists, and plastic surgeons, depending on the complexity and stage of the condition.
- Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
- Q70.03 falls under the broader category of congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79) within Chapter 17 (Q00-Q99) of the ICD-10-CM.
In simple words: This code describes a birth defect where two or more fingers on both hands are joined together.
This ICD-10-CM code signifies the congenital condition of bilateral fused fingers.It indicates that both hands exhibit the fusion of two or more fingers, resulting in a physical connection between them.This code is used for billing and diagnostic purposes in medical settings to classify this specific congenital anomaly.
Example 1: A newborn infant is diagnosed with bilateral syndactyly (fused fingers) affecting the index and middle fingers of both hands., A child with a history of bilateral fused fingers undergoes surgical separation of the affected digits., An adult patient presents with a history of bilateral syndactyly repaired in childhood; the code is used for documentation of the congenital condition in their medical record.
Detailed clinical examination findings including photographs, radiographic images (X-rays), and descriptions of the anatomical location, extent, and type of fusion (e.g., complete or partial fusion).Prenatal ultrasound findings, if available, may also be relevant. For surgical cases, operative notes and post-operative assessments are crucial.
** This code is not for use on maternal records.Excludes inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88).
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: A technical component (TC) modifier may be applicable to surgical procedures performed on bilateral fused fingers, depending on the specific service(s) rendered; review appropriate coding guidelines for these scenarios.
- Specialties:Orthopedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Genetics
- Place of Service:Office, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center