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M76.6

Non-Billable
ChapterM00–M99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Achilles tendinitis

Use a more specific code (3 billable)
M76.60Achilles tendinitis, unspecified legM76.61Achilles tendinitis, right legM76.62Achilles tendinitis, left leg
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99).

Instructional Notes

Includes
  • Achilles bursitis
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH13Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
M70-M79Other soft tissue disorders (M70-M79)
M76Enthesopathies, lower limb, excluding foot
M76.6Achilles tendinitisNot billable
M76.60Achilles tendinitis, unspecified legBillable
M76.61Achilles tendinitis, right legBillable
M76.62Achilles tendinitis, left legBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to M76.6:

categoryM76
Enthesopathies, lower limb, excluding foot
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chapterCH13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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