
Orthopedic ICD-10 Codes: A Billing and Coding Reference Guide
Common orthopedic ICD-10 codes by condition, plus laterality, 7th-character, fracture, and aftercare coding rules that keep claims clean.
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Common orthopedic ICD-10 codes by condition, plus laterality, 7th-character, fracture, and aftercare coding rules that keep claims clean.

Every M54 back pain ICD-10 code by spinal region, with the M54.50/M54.51/M54.59 split, radiculopathy, sciatica, disc disorder codes, and denial prevention.

Every M80 and M81 osteoporosis ICD-10 code, with osteopenia M85.8x, Z87.310 history, DXA and J-code pairings, plus HCC and HEDIS impact for clean claims.

Every M25.56x knee pain ICD-10 code, related M22, M23, M70.5, S80–S89 codes, CPT pairings, and symptom-versus-diagnosis denial prevention for clean claims.

The ICD-10 code for plantar fasciitis is M67.A0-, effective October 1, 2026, with the related Ledderhose disease, heel pain, and calcaneal spur codes, plus FY2027 denial fixes.

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The ICD-10 code for foot pain is M79.671 (right), M79.672 (left), or M79.673. FY2026 guide to foot and toe pain codes, CPT pairings, and denial prevention.

Common podiatry ICD-10 codes by condition, plus laterality, diabetic foot ulcer, and routine foot care coding rules that keep claims clean.

The ICD-10 code for an ankle sprain is S93.40- plus a 7th character. FY2026 guide to right, left, and ligament-specific codes, CPT pairings, and denials.

Stop defaulting to F03.90. Map every dementia case to the correct ICD-10 code by subtype, severity, and behavioral feature, with 2026 CPT and billing rules.