Podiatry Coding & Billing Alert
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Patient Has Contracture of Foot? Do This
Published on Thu Jan 20, 2022
Question: The medical documentation indicates that my podiatrist treated a patient with “contracture of foot.” How do I choose the correct ICD-10-CM code for this condition? Florida Subscriber Answer: Per ICD-10, “Joint contracture results from connective tissue (tendon, muscle, ligament) that becomes stiff of constricted.” You’ll need to choose from the following ICD-10 codes from contracture of foot, depending on encounter specifics: 
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