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M66.272

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Spontaneous rupture of extensor tendons, left ankle and foot

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

What This Code Means

A sudden, unexpected tearing of the extensor tendons in the left ankle and foot area, occurring without a specific injury.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify laterality is documented as left; if not specified, use M66.279 instead
  • •Confirm the rupture involves the ankle and/or foot region, not the lower leg

Code Hierarchy

└M66Spontaneous rupture of synovium and tendon└M66.2Spontaneous rupture of extensor tendons└M66.27Spontaneous rupture of extensor tendons, ankle and foot└M66.272Spontaneous rupture of extensor tendons, left ankle and foot
└M66.272Spontaneous rupture of extensor tendons, left ankle and foot

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