Is ICD-10-CM code M67.A02 billable?

Yes, M67.A02 (Plantar fasciitis, left foot) is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code, valid for reimbursement on HIPAA-covered transactions for FY2027.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code M67.A02 belong to?

M67.A02 belongs to Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: M00–M99 (Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue).

Is M67.A02 a new ICD-10-CM code for 2027?

Yes, M67.A02 was added or revised in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM update, effective October 1, 2026, as published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

M67.A02Billable, valid for claims from October 1, 2026New for FY2027

Plantar fasciitis, left foot

Under M67.A0 Plantar fasciitis, foot, in Disorders of synovium and tendon (M65-M67), chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue

M67.A02 is billable and valid on claims for FY 2027. If the record has more detail, check the other codes under M67.A0 below.
As a secondary diagnosis it is not a CC or MCC, so it doesn't raise the MS-DRG payment.

Instructional notes

Also applies, from M67: Other disorders of synovium and tendon

These notes sit on M67 and apply to every code under it, including M67.A02.

Excludes1: not coded here, use a different code

palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren] (M72.0)
tendinitis NOS (M77.9-)
xanthomatosis localized to tendons (E78.2)

Other codes under M67.A0

Plantar fasciitis, foot

M67.A01Plantar fasciitis, right foot
M67.A02Plantar fasciitis, left foot(this code)
M67.A09Plantar fasciitis, unspecified foot

MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, this code groups to these MS-DRGs (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.

About the condition

Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.

Joint Disorders

Your joints are places where two or more bones come together. Your shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and knuckles are all joints. Your spine has joints, too.

Code history

Added in FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026). Before that, these cases were coded as M72.2 (Plantar fascial fibromatosis). No changes since.