Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for patellar tendon rupture includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Patellar Tendon Rupture
Use ICD-10 code M66.261 for spontaneous rupture of extensor tendons of the lower leg, right leg, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
The ICD-10 code for a traumatic right patellar tendon rupture is S76.111, while a non-traumatic rupture is coded as M66.261.
Non-traumatic patellar tendon ruptures are coded under M66.26-, with specific codes for laterality: M66.261 for right and M66.262 for left.