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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Diabetic Foot Infection

ICD-10 Coding for Diabetic Foot Infection

E11.621
L97.523

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for diabetic foot infection includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Diabetic Foot Complication
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Diabetic Foot Infection

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Diabetic Foot Infection

Use ICD-10 code E11.621 for type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

Billable Code
E11.621
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of foot ulcer in a diabetic patient
documentation:
  • • Ulcer linked to diabetes in medical records

Applicable To

  • • Diabetic foot ulcer

Important Notes

  • • Sequence E11.621 before L97.- codes.

Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left foot with necrosis of muscle

Billable Code
L97.523
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documentation of ulcer location and severity
  • • Necrosis confirmed by clinical examination

Applicable To

  • • Chronic ulcer of foot with muscle necrosis

Important Notes

  • • Must be used with a diabetes code to indicate the ulcer is diabetic-related.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.4

Long-term (current) use of insulin

Use for type 2 diabetes patients on insulin therapy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for diabetic foot infection?

The ICD-10 code for diabetic foot infection is E11.621 for type 2 diabetes with foot ulcer, and L97.- codes specify ulcer location and severity.

How do you document a diabetic foot ulcer?

Document the ulcer's size, depth, and severity, and link it to diabetes management. Include HbA1c levels and treatment details.

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