2025 ICD-10-CM code T69.021
Immersion foot, right foot.
Use additional 7th character to indicate encounter type: A (initial encounter), D (subsequent encounter), or S (sequela).
Medical necessity for treatment of immersion foot is established by the presence of signs and symptoms resulting from prolonged exposure to cold and wet conditions. The severity of the condition and the potential for complications justify the need for medical intervention.
Physicians are responsible for diagnosing immersion foot by examining the affected foot and considering the patient's exposure history. Treatment may include rewarming, pain management, and preventing infection.
In simple words: Immersion foot of the right foot, also called trench foot, is a condition caused by keeping the right foot wet and cold for an extended amount of time.
Immersion foot, right foot. This condition, also known as trench foot, occurs due to prolonged exposure to cold and wet conditions, leading to skin damage.
Example 1: A hiker who spent several days in wet boots develops numbness and pain in their right foot., A homeless individual experiencing prolonged exposure to cold, wet weather presents with blisters and discoloration on their right foot., A military personnel member deployed to a cold environment reports right foot discomfort and skin changes after prolonged exposure to cold, wet conditions.
Documentation should include a detailed history of exposure to cold, wet conditions, description of the physical examination findings (e.g., skin color, temperature, sensation, presence of blisters or ulcers), and any associated symptoms like pain, numbness, or tingling.
** Excludes1: birth trauma (P10-P15), obstetric trauma (O70-O71). Excludes2: frostbite (T33-T34).
- Specialties:Podiatry, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine
- Place of Service:Office, Inpatient Hospital, Emergency Room - Hospital, Homeless Shelter, Military Treatment Facility, Outpatient Hospital, Telehealth Provided in Patient’s Home, Telehealth Provided Other than in Patient’s Home