Plantar wart

This code represents a verruca plantaris, a common, benign epidermal proliferation caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. These lesions typically occur on the soles of the feet, are often painful, and can be solitary or multiple.

Use this code when documentation clearly identifies a plantar wart. This diagnosis is typically made clinically based on the characteristic appearance of the lesion, often with punctate black dots (thrombosed capillaries) visible upon paring.

• Differentiate from other foot lesions like corns or calluses, which are coded differently (e.g., L84, L85.1).
• Ensure the documentation specifies "plantar" to distinguish from other types of warts (e.g., common warts, B07.9).
• If the wart is complicated by infection or other issues, consider additional codes for those conditions.