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M76.02

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Gluteal tendinitis, left hip

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

What This Code Means

Inflammation of the gluteal tendons (muscles in the buttocks) on the left side of the hip, causing pain and weakness.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify left hip laterality is clearly stated in the medical documentation
  • •Gluteal tendinitis is often associated with hip pain radiating to the buttock area

Code Hierarchy

└M76Enthesopathies, lower limb, excluding foot└M76.0Gluteal tendinitis└M76.02Gluteal tendinitis, left hip
└M76.02Gluteal tendinitis, left hip

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