AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2026 Quarter 4; New/Revised ICD-10-CM Codes
Plantar Fasciitis
A new subcategory, M67.A , Plantar fasciitis, was created to classify plantar fasciitis with codes to identify laterality of this condition: M67.A01 Plantar fasciitis, right foot M67.A02 Plantar fasciitis, left foot M67.A09 Plantar fasciitis, unspecified foot Plantar fasciitis is a common inflammatory condition of the plantar fascia of the foot. The plantar fascia is a thick band of connective tissue on the bottom of the foot that runs from the heel to the ball of the foot near the base of the toes. Plantar fasciitis can occur when this tissue is subject to chronic and...
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Article Overview
The article covers a new diagnostic classification and summarizes plantar fasciitis, including its general characteristics, risk factors, symptoms, and treatment approaches. It is relevant to readers seeking both coding-related context and a brief clinical overview.
Why This Topic Matters
The article brings together a classification update and general clinical context that may be useful to coding professionals and healthcare audiences.
What You Will Learn
- What classification update the article discusses
- General characteristics and symptoms associated with plantar fasciitis
- Risk factors and broad categories of treatment discussed
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- Medical coders
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