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

ICD-10 Coding for Right Foot Infection

L03.115
L97.501
M86.171

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

Also Known as:
Right Foot Ulcer
Right Foot Cellulitis
Right Foot Osteomyelitis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Right Foot Infection

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

Use ICD-10 code L03.115 for cellulitis of right lower limb, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cellulitis of right lower limb

Billable Code
L03.115
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of erythema, warmth, and tenderness in the right foot.

Applicable To

  • • Right foot cellulitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality and extent of infection.

Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right foot limited to breakdown of skin

Billable Code
L97.501
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Wound measurement and description
  • • Photographic evidence

Applicable To

  • • Right foot ulcer

Important Notes

  • • Ensure ulcer depth and characteristics are documented.

Chronic osteomyelitis of right foot

Billable Code
M86.171
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • MRI or bone biopsy confirmation
  • • Elevated ESR or CRP

Applicable To

  • • Right foot osteomyelitis

Important Notes

  • • Document imaging findings and laboratory results.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E11.621

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

Use when the patient has diabetes and a foot ulcer is present.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for a right foot infection depends on the specific condition, such as L03.115 for cellulitis or L97.501 for a non-pressure ulcer.

How do you code a diabetic foot ulcer?

For a diabetic foot ulcer, use E11.621 for diabetes with foot ulcer, followed by L97.501 for the ulcer itself.

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