Find information on right foot pain diagnosis, including common causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Learn about relevant medical coding (ICD-10) for right foot pain, clinical documentation best practices, and differential diagnosis considerations for healthcare professionals. Explore resources for plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, Morton's neuroma, metatarsalgia, stress fractures, and other conditions causing right foot pain. This resource supports accurate diagnosis and effective patient care.
Also known as
Pain in right foot
Right foot pain.
Pain in limb
Pain in limb, including right foot.
Pain in right foot and ankle
Pain specifically in the right foot and ankle.
Pain, not elsewhere classified
General pain that may include right foot pain if other codes are not applicable.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the pain due to trauma/injury?
Yes
Fracture confirmed?
No
Infection present?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Right Foot Pain |
Right Foot Metatarsalgia |
Right Ankle Sprain |
Patient presents with right foot pain. Onset of pain is described as (acute, subacute, chronic) and began (duration) ago. Location of pain is specified as (forefoot, midfoot, hindfoot, ankle, toes) and characterized as (sharp, dull, aching, throbbing, burning, radiating). Patient reports (aggravating factors such as weight-bearing, ambulation, specific movements) and (alleviating factors such as rest, elevation, ice). Associated symptoms may include swelling, edema, redness, warmth, numbness, tingling, stiffness, or limited range of motion. Past medical history includes (relevant conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, gout, peripheral neuropathy, previous foot injuries or surgeries). Medications include (list current medications). Allergies are (list known allergies). Physical examination reveals (tenderness to palpation, deformity, decreased range of motion, skin changes, neurological deficits). Differential diagnoses include plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia, Morton's neuroma, Achilles tendinitis, stress fracture, arthritis, gout, and peripheral neuropathy. Assessment includes right foot pain, likely secondary to (presumptive diagnosis). Plan includes (diagnostic tests such as X-ray, MRI, blood work), (treatment options such as RICE therapy, NSAIDs, physical therapy, orthotics, referral to specialist), and patient education regarding foot care and pain management strategies. Follow-up scheduled in (duration).