M66.359
BillableSpontaneous rupture of flexor tendons, unspecified 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 flexor tendons in an unspecified thigh without a known injury.
Coding Tips
- •Use only when the specific thigh (right or left) is not documented; query provider if laterality can be determined
- •This is a less specific code; attempt to obtain clarification for more precise coding
Code Hierarchy
└M66Spontaneous rupture of synovium and tendon└M66.3Spontaneous rupture of flexor tendons└M66.35Spontaneous rupture of flexor tendons, thigh└M66.359Spontaneous rupture of flexor tendons, unspecified thigh
└M66.359Spontaneous rupture of flexor tendons, unspecified thigh