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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Pain in Left Heel

ICD-10 Coding for Pain in Left Heel

M79.672
M72.2
M77.32

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

Also Known as:
Heel Pain
Left Heel Discomfort
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Pain in Left Heel

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Pain in Left Heel

Use ICD-10 code M79.672 for pain in left foot, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pain in left foot

Billable Code
M79.672
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Pain localized to the left heel without specific diagnosis

Applicable To

  • • Pain in left heel

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented as 'left'.

Plantar fasciitis

Billable Code
M72.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • First-step morning pain
  • • Tenderness along the plantar fascia

Applicable To

  • • Pain due to plantar fasciitis

Important Notes

  • • Document specific findings like the Windlass test.

Calcaneal spur, left foot

Billable Code
M77.32
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Radiographic evidence of a calcaneal spur
  • • Localized tenderness at the spur site

Applicable To

  • • Heel spur

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging results are documented.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for pain in the left heel?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified pain in the left heel is M79.672. For specific conditions like plantar fasciitis or calcaneal spur, use M72.2 or M77.32 respectively.

How do you code plantar fasciitis in the left heel?

Plantar fasciitis in the left heel is coded as M72.2, provided clinical findings such as first-step pain and positive Windlass test are documented.

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