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ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 M21.611

Billable / Specific

Bunion of right foot

M21
Block
0
Synonyms
0
LCDs
3
Payer Policies
0
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM M21.611

ICD-10-CM code M21.611 represents Bunion of right foot. This is a billable/specific code in the Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue chapter (block M21). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM M21.611 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Medicare LCD Coverage for M21.611

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list M21.611 as a covered diagnosis.

No Medicare LCDs reference M21.611 as covered

This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing M21.611.

3 policies

1 Cigna

Strapping and Taping - (CPG143)
Policy ID: CPG143_STRAPPING_TAPING

2 Aetna

Foot Orthotics
Policy ID: CPB-0451
Bunionectomy
Policy ID: CPB-0629

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with M21.611

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

No procedure linkages on file for M21.611

We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.

Convert M21.611 to ICD-9-CM

Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

ICD-10ICD-9Mapping Flags
M21.611 7271 10000

Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).

ICD-10 M21.611, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code M21.611 billable? +

Yes, M21.611 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

What ICD-9 codes does M21.611 map to? +

Per CMS GEMs, M21.611 maps to ICD-9 codes: 7271. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on July 18, 2026.

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