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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Shin Splints

ICD-10 Coding for Shin Splints

M76.8
S86.89-

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

Also Known as:
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
MTSS
Anterior Tibial Syndrome
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Shin Splints

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Shin Splints

Use ICD-10 code M76.8 for medial tibial stress syndrome, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Medial tibial stress syndrome

Non-Billable
M76.8
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Chronic overuse without acute trauma

Applicable To

  • • Chronic overuse injury
  • • Periostitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies overuse and excludes acute injury.

Injury of other muscles/tendons at lower leg

Non-Billable
S86.89-
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Documentation of acute injury event

Applicable To

  • • Acute muscle strain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation links injury to specific event.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z71.89

Activity counseling

Use when providing gait analysis or training modification.

Z76.5

Orthotic fitting

Use if custom inserts are prescribed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for shin splints?

The ICD-10 code for shin splints, specifically medial tibial stress syndrome, is M76.8. For acute injuries, use S86.89-.

When should I use M76.8 vs S86.89- for shin splints?

Use M76.8 for chronic overuse conditions like medial tibial stress syndrome. Use S86.89- for acute injuries linked to specific events.

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