ICD 10 Coding Alert

Reader Question:

Look to M25, not M79 Here

Question: During a level-two evaluation and management (E/M) service for a new patient, our pain management specialist documented “pain, R foot around ankle.” I am not sure if I should report this with M79.671 or M25.571 as a diagnosis. Which of the two is correct? Wisconsin Subscriber Answer: Report 99202 (Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management [...]
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