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M67.01

Billable

Short Achilles tendon (acquired), right 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 in the right ankle has become abnormally shortened, limiting ankle movement.

Coding Tips

  • •Ensure right ankle is clearly documented in the medical record before assigning this laterality-specific code
  • •Note any associated symptoms such as difficulty walking or calf tightness

Code Hierarchy

└M67Other disorders of synovium and tendon└M67.0Short Achilles tendon (acquired)└M67.01Short Achilles tendon (acquired), right ankle
└M67.01Short Achilles tendon (acquired), right ankle

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