M72.2 – Plantar fascial fibromatosis

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M72.2 Diagnosis Code: Plantar fascial fibromatosis Is the M72.2 billable?M72.2 clinical information M72.2 synonyms include Other ICD-10 codes commonly used for similar cases FAQS

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M72.2 Diagnosis Code: Plantar fascial fibromatosis

The M72.2 is an ICD code included in the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM, for short), and it is used to designate “Plantar fascial fibromatosis.”

This ICD code is meant for patients confirmed to have Plantar Fascial Fibromatosis. This condition entails that the patient has a tendency to develop Plantar Fibroma in their foot, which causes pain in the foot, specifically in the plantar fascia area. It hasn’t been determined what causes Plantar Fibroma, but it is quite rare and affects fewer than 200,000 people in the United States alone, based on studies.

To diagnose a patient with this, a healthcare professional must check for any mass in the Plantar Fascia of a patient’s foot. They can do so by palpating it and through imaging tests like MRI, ultrasound, x-ray, or bone scan.

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Is the M72.2 billable?

Yes, the M72.2 ICD-10 code is billable and can be used to designate a patient for reimbursement purposes.

M72.2 clinical information

As we mentioned earlier, Plantar Fascial Fibromatosis is a condition characterized by the tendency of a person to develop Plantar Fibroma.

Plantar Fibroma refers to benign growths in the Plantar Fascia. These growths are not cancerous, and they don’t do anything except cause occasional pain and discomfort in the Plantar Fascia.

While it is rare, it usually forms in people aged over 40 years old. Men are also more likely to develop Plantar Fibroma than women. For some reason, people of European descent are also more likely to grow Plantar Fibroma.

Treatment for this condition involves using pain-relieving medicine, simple stretch exercises, orthotics, Verapamil, and cortisone injections. Surgery is also an option, but it’s not necessary as the go-to, so it’s best to stick with other forms of treatment first. This condition rarely requires surgery.

M72.2 synonyms include

Bilateral fibromatosis of plantar fascia of feet
Bilateral plantar fasciitis
Contracture of plantar fascia
Fibromatosis of plantar fascia of left foot
Fibromatosis of plantar fascia of right foot
Fibromatosis with contracture of plantar fascia

Other ICD-10 codes commonly used for similar cases

M72 Fibroblastic disorders
M72.0 Palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren]
M72.1 Knuckle pads
M72.4 Pseudosarcomatous fibromatosis
M72.6 Necrotizing fasciitis
M72.8 Other fibroblastic disorders
M72.9 Fibroblastic disorder, unspecified

Commonly asked questions

Is the M72.2 a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, this ICD-10 code is billable.

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When do you use the M72.2 ICD-10 code?

You use it when you have confirmed that a patient has Plantar Fascial Fibromatosis based on test findings.

How is M72.2 commonly treated?

Common treatments for this include: pain-relieving medicine, simple stretch exercises, using orthotics for comfort, Verapamil, and cortisone injections.