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M65.272

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Calcific tendinitis, left ankle and foot

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 ankle and foot that cause inflammation and pain.

Coding Tips

  • •This code is specific to the left ankle and foot; use M65.271 for right side
  • •Verify laterality is documented before coding to ensure accuracy

Code Hierarchy

└M65Synovitis and tenosynovitis└M65.2Calcific tendinitis└M65.27Calcific tendinitis, ankle and foot└M65.272Calcific tendinitis, left ankle and foot
└M65.272Calcific tendinitis, left ankle and foot

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