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

ICD-10 Coding for Osteomyelitis of Foot

M86.07
E11.69

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code M86.07 for acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, ankle and foot, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, ankle and foot

Non-Billable
M86.07
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Acute symptoms and positive imaging findings
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of acute hematogenous osteomyelitis

Applicable To

  • • Acute osteomyelitis of the foot

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality and type are documented to avoid unspecified codes.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

Billable Code
E11.69
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
    documentation:
    • • Documentation linking diabetes to osteomyelitis

    Applicable To

    • • Diabetic osteomyelitis

    Important Notes

    • • Ensure the causal relationship is documented.
    Ancillary Codes

    Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

    B95.61

    Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

    Use when Staphylococcus aureus is identified as the causative organism.

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The ICD-10 code for acute hematogenous osteomyelitis of the foot is M86.07. For chronic cases, use M86.37.

    How do you code osteomyelitis in a diabetic patient?

    If osteomyelitis is a complication of diabetes, code E11.69 for diabetes with complication, and M86.07 for osteomyelitis.

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