2025 ICD-10-CM code Q66.42
Congenital talipes calcaneovalgus, left foot.
Medical necessity for the treatment of congenital talipes calcaneovalgus is based on the functional impairment caused by the deformity. Treatment is necessary to improve the mobility and function of the affected foot and prevent long-term complications, such as pain, arthritis, and difficulty walking.
- Q00-Q99
- Q66 Congenital deformities of feetQ66.4 Congenital talipes calcaneovalgusQ66.42 Congenital talipes calcaneovalgus, left foot
In simple words: This code represents a birth defect where the left foot is bent upwards and outwards at the heel.
Congenital talipes calcaneovalgus, left foot. This condition is a congenital deformity of the foot where the heel is turned outward and the front part of the foot is elevated.
Example 1: A newborn infant is examined and found to have a deformed left foot. The heel is turned outward, and the front part of the foot is elevated. This is diagnosed as congenital talipes calcaneovalgus of the left foot., A 2-month-old infant is brought to the pediatrician for a follow-up visit. The infant was born with a congenital deformity of the left foot, diagnosed as talipes calcaneovalgus. The pediatrician evaluates the foot and recommends serial casting to correct the deformity., A 6-month-old infant is brought to an orthopedist for evaluation of a persistent left foot deformity. The infant has undergone serial casting, but the deformity has not fully resolved. The orthopedist diagnoses residual talipes calcaneovalgus of the left foot and recommends surgical intervention.
Documentation should include physical exam findings describing the deformity of the left foot, including the position of the heel and forefoot. Any associated conditions or syndromes should also be documented.Imaging studies may be necessary to confirm the diagnosis and assess the severity of the deformity. Treatment plans, including casting, bracing, or surgical intervention, should be documented.