M77.9
BillableEnthesopathy, unspecified
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Inflammation or irritation where tendons and ligaments attach to bones, without a specific location identified.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when the specific site of enthesopathy cannot be determined
- •Consider requesting additional documentation to identify the anatomical location for more specific coding