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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Foot Infection

ICD-10 Coding for Foot Infection

E11.621
L97.5-
L03.115

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for 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

  • • Presence of diabetic foot ulcer

Applicable To

  • • Diabetic foot ulcer

Important Notes

  • • Ensure correct sequencing: diabetes code first, followed by ulcer code.

Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of foot

Non-Billable
L97.5-
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Ulcer location and depth documented
  • • Chronicity of ulcer

Applicable To

  • • Chronic ulcer of foot

Important Notes

  • • Document ulcer characteristics clearly to avoid misclassification.

Cellulitis of right lower limb

Billable Code
L03.115
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Signs of infection such as redness, swelling, and warmth

Applicable To

  • • Cellulitis of foot

Important Notes

  • • Document infection signs to support cellulitis coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.4

Long-term (current) use of insulin

Use if the patient is on long-term insulin therapy.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for a diabetic foot infection is E11.621, which indicates type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer.

How do you document a foot infection?

Document the location, size, depth, and signs of infection for a foot ulcer, including any diabetes management details.

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