icd 10 code for plantar plate injury

by Prof. Durward Borer 9 min read

Plantar fascial fibromatosis. M72.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

Here are the answers to some commonly-asked questions. There is no specific CPT or ICD-10 code for a plantar plate tear.

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What is the ICD 10 code for plantar artery injury?

S95.101 is a non-billable ICD-10 code for Unspecified injury of plantar artery of right foot. It should not be used for HIPAA-covered transactions as a more specific code is available to choose from below.

What is the CPT code for a plantar plate tear?

There is no specific CPT or ICD-10 code for a plantar plate tear. If the etiology is a spontaneous rupture of the plantar plate, consider using:Other articular cartilage disor-ders, right foot M24.174Other articular cartilage disor-ders, left foot M24.175

What is the ICD 10 code for plantar fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis uses the diagnostic code M72.2. This diagnostic code applies to bilateral or unilateral plantar fasciitis, and the full name of the condition is “plantar fascial fibromatosis”. It contains annotation back-refereces to M00-M99 (diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue) and M72 (fibroblastic disorders).

What are the ICD-10 codes for bilateral foot pain?

M79.671 is the code for bilateral foot or heel pain, or pain in the right foot. M79.672 is the code for pain in the left foot or heel. What are the ICD-10 codes for plantar fasciitis or heel spurs? Plantar fasciitis uses the diagnostic code M72.2.

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What is plantar plate?

The plantar plate is a tough fibrocartilagenous structure which attaches the proximal phalanx to the metatarsal head, going through the forefoot's joint capsule. The plantar plate plays an important role in keeping the toes in place, stopping them from drifting or over-extending.

Is the plantar plate a tendon?

The plantar plate is not a tendon, but a broad ligament at the bottom of the metatarsal phalangeal joints.

What is a plantar plate tear?

Plantar plate injuries are actually more common at the 2nd MTP joint, which has the longest metatarsal, unopposed lumbricals, and no plantar interosseous insertions. These tears arise from the base of the proximal phalanx, and are caused by repetitive overload from abnormal forefoot loading.

How do you code a plantar plate repair?

There is no plantar plate repair CPT code, so it is incumbent upon you to decide what best represents your procedure and if none of the options are pertinent, then you must use CPT 28899. The coding of a plantar plate repair is based on what was actually repaired and documented.

Is the plantar plate part of the plantar fascia?

At its proximal aspect, the plantar plate is attached to the deep slips of the plantar fascia (i.e. central component of the plantar aponeurosis) and functionally, we may consider it to act as a distal extension of the plantar fascia.

Where is the plantar plate on the foot?

The plantar plate is a strong ligament on the bottom of the foot, a fibrous structure that starts at the metatarsal head and attaches to the proximal phalanx through the joint capsule within the forefoot. Its job is to keeps the toes in place and stops them from over-extending or drifting.

What is the plantar plate made of?

The plantar plate is a fibrocartilaginous structure made of type 1 collagen, which makes for a very strong construct for daily wear and tear of ligaments. Proximally, it is an extension of the plantar aponeurosis with its distal attachment to the base of the proximal phalanx, thus providing static stability of the toe.

What causes torn plantar plate?

Causes. A plantar plate tear can occur due to running in shoes that fit poorly, walking barefoot, or participating in high-loading and high-impact exercises. Direct, repetitive impact forces the toe to bend excessively, which increases pressure on the plantar plate.

How do you check for plantar plate tears?

Aside from pain of palpation of the joint, perform a Lachman test to assess for a plantar plate tear. With this test, pull the proximal phalanx dorsally with a stabilized metatarsal. More than 2 mm of displacement of the phalanx indicates a plantar plate rupture or insufficiency.

What is included in CPT code 28285?

CPT® Code 28285 in section: Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Foot and Toes.

What is the ICD-10 code for plantar fasciitis?

ICD-10-CM Code for Plantar fascial fibromatosis M72. 2.

What is procedure code 28308?

The CPT code to bill for an osteotomy with a bunionette is 28308 (Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; other than first metatarsal, each). This procedure includes both an osteotomy procedure and the removal of the bunionette.

What is the ICD-10 code for heel pain?

Here are a few common codes that might describe your condition: M79.673 – is the code for pain in an unspecified foot or heel. M79.671 is the code for bilateral foot or heel pain, or pain in the right foot.

What is the code for pain in the right foot?

M79.671 is the code for bilateral foot or heel pain, or pain in the right foot. M79.672 is the code for pain in the left foot or heel.

What is the 10th revision of the ICD-10?

The International Classification of Diseases Tenth Revision, or ICD-10, is the latest version of a coding system that has been used as far back as 1763 to identify and classify diseases and other health problems. These diagnostic codes are used by doctors, insurance companies, hospitals, and other healthcare providers to categorize diseases ...

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