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ICD-10 Coding for Athlete's Foot(B35.3, B35.9, E11.40)

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Learn about the ICD-10 coding for tinea pedis (B35.3), including documentation requirements, clinical validation, and billing considerations.

Also known as:
Tinea PedisDermatophytosis of the FootFungal Infection of the Foot
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Athlete's Foot

A00-B99Primary Range

Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

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Primary ICD-10-CM Codes
Tinea pedis
B35.3Billable
Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Infective dermatitisL30.3
Unspecified contact dermatitisL25.9

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Athlete's Foot.

Vague documentation of foot infection

Impact

Clinical: May lead to inappropriate treatment., Regulatory: Non-compliance with documentation standards., Financial: Potential claim denials.

Mitigation

Use specific terms like 'tinea pedis' and document test results.

Using unspecified codes like B35.9

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to denied claims or reduced reimbursement., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Decreases accuracy of clinical data.

Mitigation

Always use B35.3 when tinea pedis is confirmed.

Use of unspecified codes

Impact

Frequent use of B35.9 instead of B35.3.

Mitigation

Educate coders on specific code usage.

Frequently Asked Questions

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