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M76.819

Billable

Anterior tibial syndrome, unspecified 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 leg (side not specified) where the muscle compartment becomes tight or inflamed, causing pain and pressure in the anterior shin area.

Coding Tips

  • •Use only when laterality cannot be determined from documentation; query provider if possible for specific leg affected
  • •This is a less specific code; M76.811 or M76.812 are preferred when laterality is known

Code Hierarchy

└M76Enthesopathies, lower limb, excluding foot└M76.8Other specified enthesopathies of lower limb, excluding foot└M76.81Anterior tibial syndrome└M76.819Anterior tibial syndrome, unspecified leg
└M76.819Anterior tibial syndrome, unspecified leg

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