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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Osteomyelitis of the Foot

ICD-10 Coding for Osteomyelitis of the Foot

M86.071
M86.072

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

Also Known as:
Foot Bone Infection
Infection of the Foot Bone
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Osteomyelitis of the Foot

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Osteomyelitis of the Foot

Use ICD-10 code M86.071 for chronic osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Chronic osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot

Billable Code
M86.071
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Chronic symptoms with positive imaging and biopsy results.

Applicable To

  • • Chronic osteomyelitis of the right foot

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies chronicity and laterality.

Chronic osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot

Billable Code
M86.072
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Chronic symptoms with positive imaging and biopsy results.

Applicable To

  • • Chronic osteomyelitis of the left foot

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies chronicity and laterality.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E11.62

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with skin complications

Use when osteomyelitis is a complication of diabetes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for chronic osteomyelitis of the foot?

The ICD-10 code for chronic osteomyelitis of the right foot is M86.071, and for the left foot, it is M86.072.

How do you code osteomyelitis with diabetes?

Code E11.62 for diabetes with skin complications, followed by M86.07- for chronic osteomyelitis, specifying laterality.

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