Find information on right foot swelling diagnosis, including causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Learn about related medical coding (ICD-10 codes), clinical documentation best practices, and differential diagnosis considerations for pedal edema, unilateral foot swelling, and lower extremity edema. Explore resources for healthcare professionals on managing and documenting right foot swelling in patient charts. This information supports accurate clinical decision-making and appropriate medical billing.
Also known as
Localized swelling, mass and lump
Covers localized swelling, mass, or lump in specific body parts, including the foot.
Myalgia
Pain in muscles, sometimes accompanied by swelling, which may occur in the foot.
Diseases of veins, lymph vessels, and nodes
Venous or lymphatic issues can cause foot swelling due to fluid buildup.
Edema not elsewhere classified
General edema, which may manifest as swelling in the right foot if not specified elsewhere.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is swelling due to trauma/injury?
Yes
Fracture confirmed?
No
Infection present?
When to use each related code
| Description |
|---|
| Right Foot Swelling |
| Right Ankle Sprain |
| Right Foot Cellulitis |
Using unspecified codes like R22.2 (Swelling of extremity) without sufficient documentation to support a more specific diagnosis leads to inaccurate coding and lost revenue.
Failing to code the underlying condition causing right foot swelling (e.g., heart failure, DVT) impacts risk adjustment and quality metrics reporting.
Omitting right foot laterality (e.g., using M79.89 instead of M79.171) causes claims rejections and reduces payment accuracy.
Patient presents with right foot swelling, also described as right foot edema. Onset of swelling was reported as [Onset - e.g., gradual over the past week, sudden this morning]. Patient denies any known injury or trauma to the right foot or ankle. Pain associated with the swelling is described as [Pain description - e.g., dull, aching, sharp, throbbing, constant, intermittent] and rated as [Pain scale 0-10]. Location of swelling is noted as [Location - e.g., diffuse, localized to the ankle, dorsum of foot, plantar surface]. Skin overlying the swollen area is [Skin description - e.g., erythematous, warm to the touch, cyanotic, pale, with no visible changes]. Patient reports [Presence or absence] of associated symptoms such as fever, chills, shortness of breath, chest pain, numbness, tingling, or changes in skin color. Medical history includes [Relevant medical history - e.g., hypertension, diabetes, congestive heart failure, peripheral vascular disease, previous DVT]. Current medications include [List current medications]. Physical examination reveals [Objective findings - e.g., palpable pitting edema, non-pitting edema, decreased range of motion, tenderness to palpation, positive Homan's sign]. Differential diagnosis includes cellulitis, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), venous insufficiency, lymphedema, fracture, sprain, heart failure, and medication side effect. Plan includes [Diagnostic tests - e.g., Doppler ultrasound of the right lower extremity, X-ray of the right foot, blood work including CBC and BMP] to further evaluate the etiology of the right foot swelling. Treatment plan includes [Treatment plan - e.g., elevation of the right leg, compression stockings, pain management with [medication], follow up appointment]. Patient education provided on signs and symptoms of DVT, importance of follow-up, and potential complications.