Find comprehensive information on Right Foot Abscess diagnosis, including clinical documentation, ICD-10 codes (L02.911, L02.912, L02.919), medical coding guidelines, healthcare resources, and treatment options for abscesses of the right foot. Learn about signs, symptoms, and differential diagnoses related to right foot infections. Explore best practices for accurate medical record keeping and appropriate coding for right foot abscesses in a healthcare setting.
Also known as
Infections of the skin and...
Covers skin infections like abscesses, cellulitis, and boils.
Other disorders of the skin...
Includes other skin conditions, potentially related to complications.
Diseases of veins, lymph...
Relevant if the abscess involves or affects venous or lymphatic systems.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the right foot abscess cutaneous?
When to use each related code
| Description |
|---|
| Right Foot Abscess |
| Right Foot Cellulitis |
| Right Foot Infection NOS |
Coding right foot abscess without laterality or anatomical specificity (e.g., toe, heel) leads to inaccurate coding and reimbursement.
Failing to document the cause of the abscess (e.g., diabetic foot ulcer, puncture wound) impacts severity and risk adjustment.
Lack of clear documentation of incision and drainage (I&D) procedure may lead to coding and billing errors.
Patient presents with complaints consistent with right foot abscess. Symptoms include localized pain, swelling, erythema, and tenderness to palpation on the right foot. The patient may also report purulent drainage, fever, chills, and malaise. On examination, the affected area exhibits fluctuance, induration, and warmth. Differential diagnoses considered include cellulitis, infected cyst, foreign body reaction, and diabetic foot ulcer. Diagnosis of right foot abscess confirmed based on clinical presentation and possible purulent drainage. Laboratory tests such as complete blood count with differential and wound culture may be performed to assess infection severity and identify causative organisms. Treatment plan includes incision and drainage of the abscess, appropriate wound care with packing, and antibiotic therapy. Patient education provided regarding wound care instructions, signs of infection, and medication management. Follow-up appointment scheduled to monitor healing progress and assess for complications such as recurrent infection, lymphangitis, or osteomyelitis. ICD-10 code L02.901 (Abscess of foot, unspecified site, right foot) and relevant CPT codes for incision and drainage will be documented for billing and coding purposes. Patient advised to elevate the affected extremity and follow prescribed pain management protocols.