Podiatry Coding & Billing Alert
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Plantar Fascial Fibromatosis Same Dx as Plantar Fasciitis
Published on Tue Feb 16, 2021
Question: My podiatrist documented a case of plantar fascial fibromatosis. Which ICD-10-CM code should I report for this condition? Florida Subscriber Answer: Plantar fascial fibromatosis may be better known as plantar fasciitis, which is the inflammation of the plantar fascia — the thick aponeurosis that supports the arch on the bottom (plantar) side of the foot. You should report M72.2 (Plantar fascial fibromatosis) for this condition.
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