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M66.379

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Spontaneous rupture of flexor tendons, unspecified ankle and foot

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 ankle and foot without a known injury.

Coding Tips

  • •This unspecified code should be used only when laterality cannot be determined from the medical record
  • •Make every effort to obtain clarification from the provider regarding right versus left ankle and foot involvement

Code Hierarchy

└M66Spontaneous rupture of synovium and tendon└M66.3Spontaneous rupture of flexor tendons└M66.37Spontaneous rupture of flexor tendons, ankle and foot└M66.379Spontaneous rupture of flexor tendons, unspecified ankle and foot
└M66.379Spontaneous rupture of flexor tendons, unspecified ankle and foot

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