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M76.812

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Anterior tibial syndrome, left leg

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

What This Code Means

A condition affecting the front of the left leg where the muscle compartment becomes tight or inflamed, causing pain and pressure in the anterior shin area.

Coding Tips

  • •Anterior tibial syndrome is also known as shin splints or compartment syndrome; ensure documentation specifies anterior tibial location
  • •Confirm left leg laterality is documented; use M76.811 for right leg or M76.819 for unspecified

Code Hierarchy

└M76Enthesopathies, lower limb, excluding foot└M76.8Other specified enthesopathies of lower limb, excluding foot└M76.81Anterior tibial syndrome└M76.812Anterior tibial syndrome, left leg
└M76.812Anterior tibial syndrome, left leg

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