Understanding Gangrene of Right Foot diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Find information on clinical documentation, ICD-10 codes (I70.261, I70.269), medical coding, healthcare guidelines, and differential diagnosis for right foot gangrene. Learn about dry, wet, gas gangrene and relevant medical terminology for accurate documentation and coding. Explore resources for healthcare professionals, including signs, symptoms, and stages of right foot gangrene.
Also known as
Gangrene, right foot
Gangrene affecting the right foot due to various causes.
Diabetes mellitus
A group of metabolic disorders characterized by hyperglycemia.
Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries
Conditions affecting blood vessels, a common cause of gangrene.
Non-pressure chronic ulcer of lower leg, excluding ankle
Chronic ulcers that can lead to complications like gangrene.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the gangrene of the right foot due to diabetes?
Yes
Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes?
No
Is there a known underlying cause?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Gangrene, right foot |
Critical limb ischemia, right leg |
Peripheral vascular disease, right leg |
Coding gangrene as unspecified site on the right foot can lead to claim denials. Specify the toe, heel, etc. for accurate reimbursement. Medical coding CDI.
Failing to document the underlying cause (diabetes, atherosclerosis) of the gangrene impacts risk adjustment and quality metrics. Healthcare compliance audit.
Incorrectly coding the stage of gangrene (e.g., wet, dry, gas) affects severity scoring and appropriate treatment. Medical coding audit risk.
Patient presents with right foot gangrene, manifesting as dry gangrene with clear demarcation. Symptoms include localized tissue necrosis, black discoloration of the affected digits, and diminished pedal pulse. Patient reports a history of peripheral artery disease (PAD) and type 2 diabetes mellitus, both contributing factors to the development of foot gangrene. The patient denies fever, chills, or purulent drainage, suggesting a non-infectious etiology at this time. Assessment reveals diminished sensation in the affected area, consistent with diabetic neuropathy. Differential diagnoses considered include critical limb ischemia, diabetic foot ulcer with secondary gangrene, and arterial thrombosis. Plan of care includes vascular evaluation, debridement of necrotic tissue, wound care management, and optimization of glycemic control. Medical coding considerations include ICD-10 codes for gangrene (e.g., I70.261 for gangrene, right foot, fifth toe), diabetes (E11.9), and PAD (I73.9). Patient education provided on foot care, diabetes management, and the importance of follow-up appointments for wound monitoring and potential surgical intervention, such as amputation if necessary. Prognosis depends on the extent of tissue involvement, adequacy of blood supply, and overall patient health status. Referral to a vascular surgeon and wound care specialist is initiated.