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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Achilles Tendinopathy

ICD-10 Coding for Achilles Tendinopathy

M76.61
M76.62
M76.60

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for achilles tendinopathy includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles Tendonitis
Achilles Bursitis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Achilles Tendinopathy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Achilles Tendinopathy

Use ICD-10 code M76.61 for achilles tendinitis, right leg, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Achilles tendinitis, right leg

Billable Code
M76.61
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Pain localized >2 cm above calcaneal insertion
  • • Morning stiffness >30 min
  • • Negative Thompson test
documentation:
  • • Documentation specifies right leg

Applicable To

  • • Right Achilles tendinitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid using unspecified codes.

Achilles tendinitis, left leg

Billable Code
M76.62
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Pain localized >2 cm above calcaneal insertion
  • • Morning stiffness >30 min
  • • Negative Thompson test

Applicable To

  • • Left Achilles tendinitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid using unspecified codes.

Achilles tendinitis, unspecified leg

Billable Code
M76.60
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Generalized Achilles pain without specified laterality

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified Achilles tendinitis

Important Notes

  • • Query provider for laterality if possible.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M76.6

Achilles tendinitis and bursitis

Use when both tendinitis and bursitis are documented.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for Achilles tendinopathy?

The ICD-10 code for Achilles tendinopathy is M76.6, with specific codes M76.61 for the right leg and M76.62 for the left leg.

How do you code bilateral Achilles tendinopathy?

For bilateral Achilles tendinopathy, use M76.63 if explicitly documented. Avoid dual coding with M76.61 and M76.62 unless each side is individually addressed.

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