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Clinical Definition

A Morton's neuroma is a painful condition affecting the ball of the foot, typically between the third and fourth toes. It occurs when fibrous tissue thickens around a nerve, usually due to compression or irritation, creating a benign tumor-like growth.

Documentation Requirements

• Laterality (left foot, right foot, or bilateral)

• Specific Location (interdigital space affected - usually 3rd/4th)

• Associated Symptoms (pain, numbness, tingling)

• Size of neuroma if measured via imaging

• Chronicity (acute vs chronic)

• Contributing Factors (tight shoes, high heels, repetitive trauma)

• Failed Conservative Treatments (if applicable)

Common Synonyms

• Interdigital neuroma

• Plantar neuroma

• Intermetatarsal neuroma

• "Ball of foot pain"

• "Burning toe pain"

Coding Conflicts

• Excludes1: Neuroma of amputation stump (T87.3)

• Must differentiate from:

  • Metatarsalgia (M77.4)

  • Tarsal tunnel syndrome (G57.5)

  • Peripheral neuropathy (G57.6)

Scribing.io Automation

Scribing.io's AI automatically identifies and captures:

• Key terms like "Morton's neuroma" or "interdigital neuroma"

• Anatomical specifications (left/right foot, interspace location)

• Size measurements from imaging reports

• Treatment modalities attempted

• Associated symptoms described by patient
  The system flags incomplete documentation when laterality or specific location is missing, ensuring coding accuracy.