M60.272
BillableForeign body granuloma of soft tissue, not elsewhere classified, left ankle and foot
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
An inflammatory reaction in the soft tissues of the left ankle and foot caused by a foreign object that the body has walled off, forming a granuloma or nodule.
Coding Tips
- •Confirm left side documentation to ensure accurate laterality coding
- •Document any associated symptoms such as pain, swelling, or drainage for complete clinical picture
Code Hierarchy
└M60Myositis└M60.2Foreign body granuloma of soft tissue, not elsewhere classified└M60.27Foreign body granuloma of soft tissue, not elsewhere classified, ankle and foot└M60.272Foreign body granuloma of soft tissue, not elsewhere classified, left ankle and foot
└M60.272Foreign body granuloma of soft tissue, not elsewhere classified, left ankle and foot