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M65.261

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Calcific tendinitis, right lower leg

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Calcium deposits in the tendons of the right lower leg that cause inflammation and pain.

Coding Tips

  • •This code is specific to the right lower leg; use M65.262 for left side
  • •Document the specific tendon affected (Achilles, tibialis, etc.) in the medical record for clinical clarity

Code Hierarchy

└M65Synovitis and tenosynovitis└M65.2Calcific tendinitis└M65.26Calcific tendinitis, lower leg└M65.261Calcific tendinitis, right lower leg
└M65.261Calcific tendinitis, right lower leg

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