ICD Code M86.171

ICD code M86.171 is other acute osteomyelitis affecting the right ankle and foot.

1. Acute onset of localized pain, swelling, and tenderness in the right ankle and/or foot

2. Evidence of infection such as erythema, warmth, or purulent drainage at the affected site

3. Systemic signs of infection, which may include fever, chills, or malaise

4. Laboratory findings suggestive of acute infection (elevated white blood cell count, increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate, or elevated C-reactive protein)

5. Imaging studies (such as X-ray, MRI, or bone scan) demonstrating findings consistent with acute osteomyelitis in the right ankle or foot

6. Exclusion of other causes of bone pain and swelling (e.g., trauma, neoplasm, or chronic osteomyelitis)

7. No evidence of chronicity or previous episodes at the same site

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code M86.171 include:

- 20680 (Removal of implant; deep, e.g., buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)

- 27600 (Incision and drainage, deep abscess, bursa, or hematoma, leg or ankle)

- 28001 (Incision and drainage, abscess; foot)

- 28190 (Removal of foreign body, foot; subcutaneous)

- 28200 (Repair, tendon, flexor, foot; primary or secondary, without free graft, each tendon)

- 11042 (Debridement, subcutaneous tissue)

- 11043 (Debridement, muscle and/or fascia)

- 11044 (Debridement, bone)

- 11730 (Avulsion of nail plate, partial or complete, simple; single)

- 11750 (Excision of nail and nail matrix, partial or complete)

Selection of CPT codes should be based on the specific procedures performed for the treatment of M86.171.

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