A diabetic patient underwent a partial amputation of his foot due to gangrene. Today, the patient is fitted for a partial foot with a molded socket, ankle height, and toe filler. Select the appropriate CPT and ICD-10-CM codes.

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L5010 is the correct CPT code for a partial foot with molded socket, ankle height, and toe filler. Z44.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for fitting and adjustment of other specified external prosthetic devices, and E11.52 is the code for type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy with gangrene.

A Diabetic Patient Underwent a Partial Amputation of His Foot