Find information on Right Foot Infection diagnosis, including clinical documentation, medical coding (ICD-10, SNOMED CT), healthcare guidelines, and treatment options. Learn about symptoms, causes, and differential diagnoses related to Right Foot Infection for accurate and efficient medical record keeping and improved patient care. Explore resources for healthcare professionals on diagnosing and managing Right Foot Infection.
Also known as
Infections of the skin and...
Infections affecting the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
Diseases of the musculoskeletal...
Conditions affecting bones, joints, muscles, and connective tissue.
Other bacterial diseases
Bacterial infections not classified elsewhere.
Personal history of medical...
Indicates a past history of certain medical conditions.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the infection specified as cellulitis?
Yes
Is there lymphangitis?
No
Is it an abscess?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Right Foot Infection |
Cellulitis, Right Foot |
Right Foot Abscess |
Coding right foot infection without laterality or specific site (e.g., toe, heel) leads to unspecified codes and claim denials. CDI can clarify.
Lack of documentation specifying superficial, deep, or systemic infection impacts code selection and reimbursement. CDI and audit focus needed.
Missing or inadequate documentation of the causative organism (if known) for the right foot infection affects coding accuracy and clinical data.
Patient presents with signs and symptoms consistent with a right foot infection. Onset reported as [Date of Onset]. Location of infection noted on the [Specific location on right foot, e.g., plantar surface, dorsal aspect, first interdigital space]. Patient reports [Symptoms: e.g., pain, swelling, redness, warmth, tenderness to palpation, purulent drainage, fever, chills, malaise]. Physical exam reveals [Objective findings: e.g., erythema, edema, induration, fluctuance, increased skin temperature, presence of wound, ulcer, or abscess, limited range of motion, lymphangitis, regional lymphadenopathy]. Differential diagnosis includes cellulitis, abscess, osteomyelitis, diabetic foot infection, necrotizing fasciitis. Assessment suggests right foot infection, likely [Specific suspected diagnosis, e.g., cellulitis]. Plan includes [Treatment plan: e.g., wound culture if applicable, debridement if necessary, antibiotic therapy with [Specific antibiotic and dosage], elevation, pain management with [Specific analgesic], patient education on wound care and infection prevention, follow-up appointment in [Timeframe], referral to podiatry or infectious disease specialist if indicated]. Patient advised to monitor for signs of worsening infection such as increasing pain, swelling, redness, or fever and to return to the clinic or seek emergency care if these occur. ICD-10 code [Appropriate ICD-10 code, e.g., L03.115 for Cellulitis of right foot, unspecified] considered.