M89.671
BillableOsteopathy after poliomyelitis, right ankle and foot
HCC Category Mapping
V28HCC 92 — Bone/Joint/Muscle Infections/Necrosis
0.209V24HCC 39 — Bone/Joint/Muscle Infections/Necrosis
0.482ESRDHCC 39 — Bone/Joint/Muscle Infections/Necrosis
0.000What This Code Means
Bone disease that develops as a complication of poliomyelitis affecting the right ankle and foot, causing weakening or deformity of the bone in that area.
Coding Tips
- •Ensure documentation clearly indicates poliomyelitis as the underlying cause of the osteopathy
- •The fifth character '1' indicates right side; confirm laterality matches the clinical findings
Clinical Significance
Right ankle and foot osteopathy after poliomyelitis represents a chronic skeletal complication with potential for significant functional disability and mobility impairment. This diagnosis is important for risk adjustment as it indicates ongoing orthopedic complications requiring specialized care, potential orthotic support, and long-term monitoring.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Clear documentation of history of poliomyelitis infection
- ✓Evidence of osteopathy specifically affecting right ankle and foot structures
- ✓Clinical symptoms of bone changes, deformities, or functional limitations in right foot/ankle
- ✓Imaging studies confirming bone abnormalities consistent with post-polio osteopathy
- ✓Provider assessment establishing connection between current condition and prior polio
- ✓Documentation of impact on weight-bearing, ambulation, and mobility
- ✓Evidence of need for orthotic support or specialized footwear
- ✓Assessment of disease progression and treatment requirements
Commonly Confused Codes
M89.672 — Osteopathy after poliomyelitis, left ankle and foot - incorrect lateralityM89.679 — Osteopathy after poliomyelitis, unspecified ankle and foot - when laterality is actually documentedG14 — Postpolio syndrome - neurological rather than bone manifestationM21.371 — Foot drop, right foot - neurological condition rather than bone pathologyM20.11 — Hallux valgus (acquired), right foot - specific deformity rather than post-polio osteopathy
Code Hierarchy
└M89Other disorders of bone└M89.6Osteopathy after poliomyelitis└M89.67Osteopathy after poliomyelitis, ankle and foot└M89.671Osteopathy after poliomyelitis, right ankle and foot
└M89.671Osteopathy after poliomyelitis, right ankle and foot