ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Metatarsalgia
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Metatarsalgia”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Metatarsalgia
The ICD-10-CM code for Metatarsalgia is M77.4 (Metatarsalgia). The official index lists 2 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on M77.4.
Within M77 (other enthesopathies), M77.4 is specifically for Metatarsalgia. Related codes cover medial epicondylitis (M77.0), lateral epicondylitis (M77.1), Periarthritis of wrist (M77.2), Calcaneal spur (M77.3), other enthesopathy of foot and ankle (M77.5), not elsewhere classified (M77.8) and enthesopathy, unspecified (M77.9).
To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: M77.40 (unspecified foot), M77.41 (right foot) and M77.42 (left foot).
Don't report M77.4 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: Morton's metatarsalgia (G57.6).
More specific Metatarsalgia codes (official index)
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for M77.4)
- Morton's metatarsalgia (G57.6)
Common questions about Metatarsalgia ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Metatarsalgia?
- M77.4 — Metatarsalgia (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: G57.6, G57.6.
What is the ICD-10 code for anterior metatarsalgia?
- G57.6 — Lesion of plantar nerve (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for morton's metatarsalgia?
- G57.6 — Lesion of plantar nerve (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
Is M77.4 billable?
- No. M77.4 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.