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Define Foot Contracture to Code Condition

Published on Thu Apr 04, 2024

Question: The practitioner’s notes indicate that the patient was treated for a “contracture of foot.” How do I choose a diagnosis code for this condition? AAPC Forum Participant Answer: Per ICD-10, a “joint contracture results from connective tissue (tendon, muscle, ligament) that becomes stiff or constricted.” Depending on the specifics of the encounter, you’ll have to select the appropriate ICD-10 codes for [...]
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