You Be the Coder: Bunion Isn’t The Same As Hallux Valgus

Question: I have difficulty differentiating diagnosis of bunions from hallux valgus. Any tips?

Answer: First, a bunion is an enlargement of bone or tissue around the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. A patient who always wears shoes that are too narrow around the toe box is prone to getting bunions.

Contrary to common misconception, bunion and hallux valgus are two different disorders. Although CPT [...]

- Published on 2010-11-25