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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Patellar Tendinitis

ICD-10 Coding for Patellar Tendinitis

M76.51
M76.52
M76.50

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

Also Known as:
Jumper's Knee
Patellar Tendonitis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Patellar Tendinitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Patellar Tendinitis

Use ICD-10 code M76.51 for patellar tendinitis, right knee, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Patellar tendinitis, right knee

Billable Code
M76.51
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Pain localized to the inferior patella
  • • Load-dependent symptoms such as pain during jumping or stair descent

Applicable To

  • • Right knee pain due to patellar tendinitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified codes.

Patellar tendinitis, left knee

Billable Code
M76.52
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Pain localized to the inferior patella
  • • Load-dependent symptoms such as pain during jumping or stair descent

Applicable To

  • • Left knee pain due to patellar tendinitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified codes.

Patellar tendinitis, unspecified knee

Billable Code
M76.50
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • General knee pain without specific laterality documented

Applicable To

  • • Knee pain due to patellar tendinitis without specified laterality

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using this code if laterality can be determined.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M25.561

Pain in right knee

Use if pain persists post-treatment

M25.562

Pain in left knee

Use if pain persists post-treatment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for patellar tendinitis?

The ICD-10 codes for patellar tendinitis are M76.51 for the right knee, M76.52 for the left knee, and M76.50 for unspecified knee.

How do you code bilateral patellar tendinitis?

For bilateral patellar tendinitis, use both M76.51 and M76.52 to specify involvement of both knees.

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