M66.88
BillableSpontaneous rupture of other tendons, other sites
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A spontaneous tear or rupture of a tendon occurring in body locations other than those specified in more specific codes.
Coding Tips
- •Document the specific anatomical site in the medical record to support this code selection
- •Review the medical record to ensure a more specific code is not available before using this catch-all code
Code Hierarchy
└M66Spontaneous rupture of synovium and tendon└M66.8Spontaneous rupture of other tendons└M66.88Spontaneous rupture of other tendons, other sites
└M66.88Spontaneous rupture of other tendons, other sites