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ICD-10-CM Code for Abscess of tendon sheath, unspecified lower leg M65.069

ICD-10 code M65.069 for Abscess of tendon sheath, unspecified lower leg is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Soft tissue disorders .

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Abscess of tendon sheath, unspecified lower leg

M65.0

Use additional code (B95-B96) to identify bacterial agent.

M65

Excludes1: chronic crepitant synovitis of hand and wrist (M70.0-)
current injury - see injury of ligament or tendon by body region
soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure (M70.-)

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