Find information on gangrene of left foot diagnosis, including clinical documentation, ICD-10 codes (I70.261, I70.262, I70.269), medical coding guidelines, and healthcare resources. Learn about treatment options, symptoms, and the pathophysiology associated with left foot gangrene. This resource is for healthcare professionals, coders, and patients seeking information on left foot gangrene diagnosis and management.
Also known as
Gangrene, lower extremity
Gangrene specifically affecting the left foot.
Atherosclerosis of extremities
Peripheral arterial disease leading to gangrene.
Diabetes mellitus
Diabetes is a common cause of foot gangrene.
Gangrene, not elsewhere classified
Other forms of gangrene not specified elsewhere.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the gangrene due to diabetes?
Yes
Type 1 or 2 diabetes?
No
Is it due to atherosclerosis?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Gangrene, left foot |
Critical limb ischemia, left leg |
Peripheral vascular disease, left leg |
Coding gangrene without specifying the affected toes or part of the left foot leads to inaccurate documentation and reimbursement.
Failing to code the underlying diabetic condition when present with gangrene impacts risk adjustment and quality reporting.
Missing atherosclerosis as a contributing factor to left foot gangrene understates severity and affects clinical documentation improvement.
Patient presents with gangrene of the left foot, manifesting as dry gangrene with clear demarcation. On examination, the affected area exhibits mummification, desiccation, and a dark, black-brown discoloration of the toes extending to the midfoot. Peripheral pulses in the left foot are absent, confirmed by Doppler ultrasound. Patient reports a history of peripheral artery disease (PAD) and type 2 diabetes mellitus, both contributing factors to the development of critical limb ischemia. Symptoms include cold sensation, numbness, and intermittent claudication in the affected limb, progressing to persistent rest pain prior to the onset of gangrene. No signs of infection, such as purulent drainage, fever, or elevated white blood cell count are present. Diagnosis of dry gangrene left foot is confirmed based on clinical presentation, vascular assessment, and patient history. Treatment plan includes vascular surgery consultation for revascularization options, debridement of necrotic tissue, wound care management, and pain control. Differential diagnoses considered included diabetic foot ulcer, peripheral neuropathy, and acute limb ischemia. ICD-10 code I70.261, Gangrene, lower extremity, left foot, is assigned. Patient education provided on wound care, diabetes management, and the importance of follow-up appointments.