You Be the Coder: Freiberg’s Disease

Question: Which diagnosis code should I use for Freiberg's disease in both feet (second and fourth metatarsal heads of the right and left foot, respectively)? It is not normally found in both feet.

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Answer: The code for his condition, Freiberg's disease, is 732.5 (Osteochondropathies; juvenile osteochondrosis of foot).

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- Published on 2011-08-10