Toes, all, amputation of, without metatarsal loss or transmetatarsal, amputation of, with up to half of metatarsal loss

DC 5170 Foot

Toes, all, amputation of, without metatarsal loss or transmetatarsal, amputation of, with up to half of metatarsal loss is a VA-ratable condition under diagnostic code 5170 in the Foot category. Maximum rating: 30%.

Rating Criteria

Rating Criteria
30% Amputation of great toe with removal of metatarsal head
10% Amputation of great toe without metatarsal involvement

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