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M67.00

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Short Achilles tendon (acquired), unspecified ankle

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

What This Code Means

A condition where the Achilles tendon has become abnormally shortened, limiting ankle movement and flexibility.

Coding Tips

  • •This code indicates an acquired shortening, not a congenital condition; verify the tendon is not congenitally short
  • •Document whether this is causing functional limitations or pain to support medical necessity for treatment

Code Hierarchy

└M67Other disorders of synovium and tendon└M67.0Short Achilles tendon (acquired)└M67.00Short Achilles tendon (acquired), unspecified ankle
└M67.00Short Achilles tendon (acquired), unspecified ankle

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