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M66.252

Billable

Spontaneous rupture of extensor tendons, left thigh

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

What This Code Means

A spontaneous breaking or tearing of the extensor tendons in the left thigh, occurring without a known injury or trauma.

Coding Tips

  • •This code specifies the left thigh; confirm left-sided involvement in documentation
  • •May result in significant functional impairment of lower extremity strength and mobility

Code Hierarchy

└M66Spontaneous rupture of synovium and tendon└M66.2Spontaneous rupture of extensor tendons└M66.25Spontaneous rupture of extensor tendons, thigh└M66.252Spontaneous rupture of extensor tendons, left thigh
└M66.252Spontaneous rupture of extensor tendons, left thigh

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