Evaluating Spinal Cord Stimulation on Diabetic Neuropathy
We have long used the metaphor of 10-kHz spinal cord stimulation as a
kind of “noise-cancelling headphones” for painful diabetic
neuropathy—filtering out the painful background signal and perhaps
allowing useful sensation to be heard again. This new randomized
controlled trial suggests the story may be even more interesting.
—David Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD; et al.
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Plantar Fasciitis ICD-CM-10 Code Changes
Question: I see that plantar fasciitis ICD-CM-10 code is changing; can you please explain when? Also, what are the recommendations going forward regarding the new changes and how does one apply them to patients' diagnoses?
Response from Codinghelpline.com:
Codes to know:
M72.2 has historically been used for both plantar fasciitis and plantar fascial fibromatosis. Beginning October 1, 2026, the conditions are separated.
New plantar fasciitis codes:
M67.A01 — Plantar fasciitis, right foot
M67.A02 — Plantar fasciitis, left foot
M67.A09 — Plantar fasciitis, unspecified foot
M72.2 is no longer the plantar fasciitis code!! The M72.2 category is being used for plantar fascial fibromatosis (Ledderhose disease), with laterality-specific codes:
M72.20 — Plantar fascial fibromatosis, unspecified foot
M72.21 — Plantar fascial fibromatosis, right foot
M72.22 — Plantar fascial fibromatosis, left foot
ICD-10-CM is the federally adopted standard code set for HIPAA-regulated transactions. So, if you're a provider submitting a claim for a transaction subject to HIPAA standards, you need to use the current code set. However, certain payers and programs, such as Workers’ Compensation, may not be subject to the same HIPAA requirements and may not be mandated to adopt the new code set on October 1, 2026.
It is important to verify with each payer or company to which you submit claims whether they will require the new ICD-10-CM codes beginning October 1, 2026. Payer-specific requirements should be confirmed in advance to help prevent claim denials or processing delays.
—David J Freedman, DPM, CPC, CSFAC, CPMA
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APMA Names New Director of Strategic Partnerships
APMA has appointed David M. Schweibish, DPM, MBA, as Director of Strategic Partnerships and Business Development, effective September 21, 2026. In this role Dr. Schweibish will be working alongside APMA executive leadership to build and steward APMA's partnerships across the clinical, industry, legislative, and organizational communities. As part of the transition to this full time role, Dr. Schweibish has stepped down from his seat on the APMA Board of Trustees.
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Community Hospital Promotes Podiatric Care
Pana Community Hospital in central Illinois is promoting its podiatric care options, emphasizing early care of patients’ feet and ankles and urging them to seek care promptly when issues develop.
Source: Taylorville Daily News
Webinar: Lower Extremity Applications of Orthobiological Products
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Proposed Bill Would Affect Medicare Physician Pay
Most physicians know the drill: The CMS during the summer publishes the proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for the following year, usually cutting physician payment even further. The AMA and other medicine groups and physicians push back against the cuts. Rinse and repeat for two decades. Physician pay, when adjusted for inflation in practice costs, has declined 33% since 2001—an unsustainable path.
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