Find information on Plantar Fasciitis Right Foot diagnosis, including ICD-10 code M72.21, clinical documentation requirements, and healthcare coding guidelines. Learn about symptoms, treatment options, and differential diagnosis for Plantar Fasciitis affecting the right foot. This resource provides essential information for medical professionals, coders, and billers seeking accurate and efficient documentation and coding practices related to Plantar Fasciitis Right Foot. Explore best practices for electronic health records EHR and optimize your medical billing workflow with precise Plantar Fasciitis Right Foot coding information.
Also known as
Plantar fasciitis
Inflammation of the plantar fascia, the thick tissue on the bottom of the foot.
Soft tissue disorders
Problems affecting muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues.
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
Conditions affecting bones, joints, muscles, and connective tissues.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the plantar fasciitis in the right foot?
When to use each related code
| Description |
|---|
| Plantar fasciitis, right foot |
| Heel spur, right foot |
| Calcaneal stress fracture, right foot |
Coding M72.2 without laterality (right) may lead to claim denials or inaccurate reporting. Use M72.21 for right foot.
Coding plantar fasciitis without supporting documentation (imaging, exam findings) risks audit failure and improper reimbursement.
Heel spurs (M77.3) often coexist, but are distinct. Both diagnoses must be supported by clinical findings to ensure accurate coding.
Patient presents with complaints of right heel pain consistent with plantar fasciitis. The patient reports pain that is worse in the morning upon first weight-bearing, improving with activity but worsening again after prolonged standing or walking. The pain is localized to the medial plantar aspect of the heel and is described as sharp, stabbing, or aching. Onset of symptoms was gradual, approximately three months ago, with no specific inciting injury reported. The patient denies any numbness, tingling, or weakness in the foot or toes. Physical examination reveals tenderness to palpation along the plantar fascia insertion at the calcaneus. Windlass test is positive, eliciting pain with dorsiflexion of the toes. Ankle range of motion is normal. Neurovascular examination of the right foot is unremarkable. Diagnosis of plantar fasciitis, right foot, is made based on patient history, symptoms, and physical examination findings. Differential diagnoses considered include heel spur, Achilles tendinopathy, and nerve entrapment. Initial treatment plan includes conservative management with rest, ice, stretching exercises for the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon, over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, and orthotic support with arch supports or heel cups. Patient education provided regarding activity modification, proper footwear, and weight management. Follow-up appointment scheduled in four weeks to assess response to treatment. If symptoms do not improve, further evaluation and treatment options such as corticosteroid injections, physical therapy, or night splints will be considered. ICD-10 code M72.2 is assigned for plantar fasciitis, right foot.