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M76.70

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Peroneal tendinitis, unspecified leg

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

What This Code Means

Inflammation of the peroneal tendons (tendons on the outer side of the lower leg) when the specific leg is not specified.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this unspecified code only when laterality cannot be determined; prefer M76.71 or M76.72 when side is documented
  • •Peroneal tendinitis may be associated with ankle instability or lateral ankle pain; document any related conditions

Code Hierarchy

└M76Enthesopathies, lower limb, excluding foot└M76.7Peroneal tendinitis└M76.70Peroneal tendinitis, unspecified leg
└M76.70Peroneal tendinitis, unspecified leg

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