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

ICD-10 Coding for Left Foot Infection

E11.621
L03.115
M86.072

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

Also Known as:
Infection of the left foot
Left foot cellulitis
Left foot osteomyelitis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Foot Infection

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Left 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

  • • Documented diabetes diagnosis
  • • Presence of foot ulcer with depth to fascia, muscle, or bone

Applicable To

  • • Diabetic foot ulcer

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the ulcer's depth and diabetic status.

Cellulitis of left lower limb

Billable Code
L03.115
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Erythema extending >2cm beyond ulcer margin
  • • Warmth and swelling

Applicable To

  • • Cellulitis of the left foot

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented as 'left'.

Chronic osteomyelitis of left foot

Billable Code
M86.072
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • MRI showing cortical destruction
  • • Bone biopsy confirming infection

Applicable To

  • • Chronic osteomyelitis of the left foot

Important Notes

  • • Document imaging and biopsy results clearly.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

L03.115

Cellulitis of left lower limb

Use when cellulitis is present alongside a diabetic ulcer.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for a left foot infection varies based on specifics, such as E11.621 for diabetic foot ulcer or L03.115 for cellulitis.

How do you code a diabetic foot ulcer?

For a diabetic foot ulcer, use E11.621 with additional codes for ulcer specifics, like L97.512 for depth and necrosis.

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