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M65.262

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Calcific tendinitis, left 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 left lower leg that cause inflammation and pain.

Coding Tips

  • •This code is specific to the left lower leg; use M65.261 for right side
  • •Ensure laterality is clearly documented before assigning this code

Code Hierarchy

└M65Synovitis and tenosynovitis└M65.2Calcific tendinitis└M65.26Calcific tendinitis, lower leg└M65.262Calcific tendinitis, left lower leg
└M65.262Calcific tendinitis, left lower leg

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