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M76.71

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Peroneal tendinitis, right 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 right lower leg), causing pain on the outside of the right ankle and foot.

Coding Tips

  • •This is the lateralized code for right leg; ensure documentation clearly specifies right side
  • •Peroneal tendinitis may be associated with ankle instability or lateral ankle pain; document any related conditions or activities

Code Hierarchy

└M76Enthesopathies, lower limb, excluding foot└M76.7Peroneal tendinitis└M76.71Peroneal tendinitis, right leg
└M76.71Peroneal tendinitis, right leg

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