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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Foot Neuropathy

ICD-10 Coding for Foot Neuropathy

G57.3
E11.42

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

Also Known as:
Peripheral Neuropathy of the Foot
Foot Nerve Damage
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Foot Neuropathy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Foot Neuropathy

Use ICD-10 code G57.3 for lesion of peroneal nerve, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Lesion of peroneal nerve

Non-Billable
G57.3
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of foot drop with EMG confirmation

Applicable To

  • • Peroneal neuropathy
  • • Foot drop due to peroneal nerve lesion

Important Notes

  • • Ensure EMG results are documented to support peroneal nerve lesion diagnosis.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy

Billable Code
E11.42
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Explicit link to diabetes and polyneuropathy
  • • Loss of ankle reflex, VPT ≥25 mV, abnormal monofilament testing

Applicable To

  • • Diabetic neuropathy with polyneuropathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure diabetes and neuropathy linkage is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.21

Chronic pain due to trauma

Use for chronic pain management related to nerve damage.

Z79.84

Long-term (current) use of insulin

Use to indicate insulin use in diabetic patients.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for foot neuropathy?

The ICD-10 code for foot neuropathy depends on the underlying cause. G57.3 is used for peroneal nerve lesions, while E11.42 is used for diabetic polyneuropathy.

How do you code diabetic neuropathy in the foot?

Diabetic neuropathy in the foot is coded as E11.42, which covers Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy.

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