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M67.969

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Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, unspecified lower leg

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 synovium or tendons in the lower leg when the side (left or right) is not specified or documented.

Coding Tips

  • •This code should only be used when laterality cannot be determined from the medical record.
  • •Attempt to clarify with the provider whether the condition is unilateral or bilateral before defaulting to this code.

Code Hierarchy

└M67Other disorders of synovium and tendon└M67.9Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon└M67.96Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, lower leg└M67.969Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, unspecified lower leg
└M67.969Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, unspecified lower leg

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