M89.672
BillableOsteopathy after poliomyelitis, left 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 left ankle and foot, causing weakening or deformity of the bone in that area.
Coding Tips
- •Verify the patient has documented history of poliomyelitis to justify this post-polio complication code
- •The fifth character '2' indicates left side; ensure this is clearly documented in the medical record
Clinical Significance
This represents post-polio osteopathy affecting the left ankle and foot, a late complication of poliomyelitis that can significantly impact mobility and quality of life. The condition requires ongoing monitoring and management as it maps to high-value HCC categories with substantial RAF scores.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓History of poliomyelitis infection documented
- ✓Specific anatomical location (left ankle and foot) clearly identified
- ✓Clinical evidence of bone pathology or deformity
- ✓Relationship between current bone condition and prior polio established
- ✓Current functional status and mobility limitations noted
- ✓Imaging studies supporting osteopathy diagnosis
- ✓Treatment plan for bone/joint complications documented
Commonly Confused Codes
M89.60 — Osteopathy after poliomyelitis, unspecified site (lacks specific anatomical location)M89.679 — Osteopathy after poliomyelitis, unspecified ankle and foot (lacks laterality specification)G14 — Postpolio syndrome (neurological sequelae rather than bone pathology)M25.572 — Pain in left ankle and foot (symptom code, not causally related to polio)
Code Hierarchy
└M89Other disorders of bone└M89.6Osteopathy after poliomyelitis└M89.67Osteopathy after poliomyelitis, ankle and foot└M89.672Osteopathy after poliomyelitis, left ankle and foot
└M89.672Osteopathy after poliomyelitis, left ankle and foot