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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Plantar Fasciitis

ICD-10 Coding for Plantar Fasciitis

M72.2

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

Also Known as:
Heel Spur Syndrome
Policeman's Heel
Fasciitis Plantaris
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Plantar Fasciitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Plantar Fasciitis

Use ICD-10 code M72.2 for plantar fascial fibromatosis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Plantar fascial fibromatosis

Billable Code
M72.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of morning heel pain and tenderness at medial calcaneal tubercle.
documentation:
  • • Documented thickening of plantar fascia on imaging.

Applicable To

  • • Plantar fasciitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies plantar fasciitis and not just heel pain.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M79.671

Pain in right foot

Use if plantar fasciitis is ruled out and only pain is documented.

M79.672

Pain in left foot

Use if plantar fasciitis is ruled out and only pain is documented.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for plantar fasciitis?

The ICD-10 code for plantar fasciitis is M72.2, which includes plantar fascial fibromatosis.

How should plantar fasciitis be documented?

Document specific pain location, physical exam findings, and imaging results to support the diagnosis of plantar fasciitis.

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