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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Anterior Tibial Tendonitis

ICD-10 Coding for Anterior Tibial Tendonitis

M76.891
M76.892

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

Also Known as:
Tibialis Anterior Tendonitis
Shin Splints (Anterior)
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Anterior Tibial Tendonitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Anterior Tibial Tendonitis

Use ICD-10 code M76.891 for other specified enthesopathies of right lower limb, excluding foot, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other specified enthesopathies of right lower limb, excluding foot

Billable Code
M76.891
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Pain localized to the anterior tibial tendon
  • • Swelling and tenderness on palpation
  • • Pain with dorsiflexion/inversion
documentation:
  • • Documentation must specify 'anterior tibial tendonitis' and laterality

Applicable To

  • • Anterior tibial tendonitis, right leg

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'anterior tibial tendonitis' and laterality.

Other specified enthesopathies of left lower limb, excluding foot

Billable Code
M76.892
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Pain localized to the anterior tibial tendon
  • • Swelling and tenderness on palpation
  • • Pain with dorsiflexion/inversion
documentation:
  • • Documentation must specify 'anterior tibial tendonitis' and laterality

Applicable To

  • • Anterior tibial tendonitis, left leg

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'anterior tibial tendonitis' and laterality.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M79.671

Pain in right ankle and joints of right foot

Use when pain is a dominant symptom alongside tendonitis.

M79.672

Pain in left ankle and joints of left foot

Use when pain is a dominant symptom alongside tendonitis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for anterior tibial tendonitis?

The ICD-10 code for anterior tibial tendonitis is M76.891 for the right leg and M76.892 for the left leg.

How is anterior tibial tendonitis documented?

Documentation should specify 'anterior tibial tendonitis' with laterality, including physical exam findings and imaging results if available.

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