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M67.879

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Other specified disorders of synovium and tendon, unspecified ankle and foot

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

What This Code Means

An unspecified problem affecting the lining of joints or tendons in the ankle or foot area that doesn't fit into other specific categories.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when the specific synovial or tendon disorder cannot be identified; consider requesting additional clinical documentation for specificity.
  • •Verify laterality is not specified in the diagnosis before assigning this unspecified ankle/foot code.

Code Hierarchy

└M67Other disorders of synovium and tendon└M67.8Other specified disorders of synovium and tendon└M67.87Other specified disorders of synovium and tendon, ankle and foot└M67.879Other specified disorders of synovium and tendon, unspecified ankle and foot
└M67.879Other specified disorders of synovium and tendon, unspecified ankle and foot

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