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M76.51

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Patellar tendinitis, right knee

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

What This Code Means

Inflammation of the tendon that connects the kneecap to the shinbone on the right side, causing pain below the right knee.

Coding Tips

  • •This is the lateralized code for right knee; ensure documentation specifies right side to avoid coding errors
  • •Patellar tendinitis is common in athletes and those with repetitive knee stress; document any associated activities or trauma

Code Hierarchy

└M76Enthesopathies, lower limb, excluding foot└M76.5Patellar tendinitis└M76.51Patellar tendinitis, right knee
└M76.51Patellar tendinitis, right knee

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