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M66.829

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Spontaneous rupture of other tendons, unspecified upper arm

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

What This Code Means

A tendon in the upper arm (other than flexor tendons) spontaneously tears, but the side (right or left) is not specified.

Coding Tips

  • •Use only when laterality cannot be determined from the medical record
  • •Attempt to clarify with the provider whether the rupture is on the right or left side

Code Hierarchy

└M66Spontaneous rupture of synovium and tendon└M66.8Spontaneous rupture of other tendons└M66.82Spontaneous rupture of other tendons, upper arm└M66.829Spontaneous rupture of other tendons, unspecified upper arm
└M66.829Spontaneous rupture of other tendons, unspecified upper arm

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