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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Right Drop Foot

ICD-10 Coding for Right Drop Foot

M21.371

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

Also Known as:
Right Foot Drop
Right Foot Drop Syndrome
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Right Drop Foot

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Right Drop Foot

Use ICD-10 code M21.371 for acquired right foot drop, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acquired right foot drop

Billable Code
M21.371
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of acquired foot drop with documented nerve conduction study results.
coding:
  • • Documented laterality and etiology.
documentation:
  • • Objective weakness and sensory loss documented.

Applicable To

  • • Isolated acquired right foot drop

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality and etiology are documented. Sequence underlying conditions first.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G57.71

Lesion of peroneal nerve

Use when foot drop is secondary to peroneal nerve injury.

E11.42

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy

Use when foot drop is due to diabetic neuropathy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for right drop foot?

The ICD-10 code for right drop foot is M21.371, used for acquired deformities of the foot.

How should right drop foot be documented?

Documentation should include laterality, etiology, and diagnostic test results to ensure accurate coding.

What are common causes of right drop foot?

Common causes include peroneal nerve injury and diabetic neuropathy, which should be documented for accurate coding.

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