ICD-9-CM diagnosis code (retired)
736.79 — Other acquired deformities of ankle and foot
ICD-9-CM was replaced by ICD-10 on October 1, 2015. These are the ICD-10-CM equivalents from the CMS General Equivalence Mappings.
About ICD-9-CM 736.79
736.79 is an ICD-9-CM diagnosis code for other acquired deformities of ankle and foot. ICD-9-CM was retired for U.S. claims on October 1, 2015, when ICD-10-CM took over.
The CMS General Equivalence Mappings translate it to one ICD-10-CM code, M21.6X9 (Other acquired deformities of unspecified foot). The match is approximate, so confirm it against the record.
ICD-10-CM equivalents
- M21.6X9Other acquired deformities of unspecified footapproximate
Common questions about 736.79
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 736.79?
- The GEMs map 736.79 to ICD-10-CM M21.6X9.
GEMs are a translation aid, not a substitute for coding from the record. The 2027 ICD-10 code set has changed since the last GEMs release in 2018. Page updated September 29, 2026.